Junior C++ Software Engineer

We empower our engineers to be proactive problem-solvers: If you identify a bottleneck or a potential system improvement, you are encouraged to bring it forward and learn how to contribute to its resolution. In this role, you will utilize AI-driven Development Life Cycle (DLC) tools in your daily workflow. By leveraging advanced AI coding assistants and LLM-based utilities, we automate boilerplate tasks, accelerate unit test generation, and enhance code analysis. We want our engineers focused on high-level architecture and complex logic while utilizing the latest tooling to streamline execution.

• Develop & Implement: Develop and maintain high-performance embedded applications for Intel and ARM architectures using Modern C++.
• Learn & Apply: Understand and apply STL, Boost, and asynchronous programming concepts to solve concurrency challenges under guidance.
• Quality Contribution: Assist in writing and executing unit, E2E, and stress tests to ensure robustness.
• Collaborate & Learn: Participate in code reviews and contribute to team design discussions in a global environment.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, and 0-2 years of relevant professional experience.
• C++ Expertise: Strong C/C++ and object-oriented programming skills, with knowledge of inter-process communication, multi-threading, and data structures.
• Continuous Learning: Enthusiasm for Modern C++ standards and keeping up with emerging industry developments.
• Development Tools: Working knowledge of Git, Python, and GTest.
• Domain Knowledge: Experience in embedded software development, testing and debugging across hardware-software interfaces. Interest in learning WDM, OTN, and optical networking technologies.
• Teamwork & Communication: Effective English communication skills and the ability to collaborate successfully within a team environment.

It would be nice if you also had:

• An academic project or internship experience in telecommunications (L0-L3 transport technologies).
• Fluency in German or willingness to learn.

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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

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