Software Engineer â Fibre Front End (FFE)

Communicate Ct; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom company is looking for a mid to senior Software Engineer to join their Fibre Front End team in Stellenbosch. In this hybrid role, you will develop fibre signal acquisition systems, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance next-generation telecommunications. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering, with at least 3 years of experience in C/C++ or GoLang and strong Linux skills. This role promises continuous learning and hands-on problem-solving opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in C/C++ or GoLang.
• Strong communication skills and a team player mindset.
• Solid understanding of system architecture & integration.

Responsibilities

• Work end-to-end across the full software development lifecycle.
• Build high-performance, scalable systems used across the telecoms industry.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and domain experts.

Skills

C/C++ or GoLang

Linux skills

Git usage

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Distributed systems

gRPC

FPGA

Job description

Are you a software engineer with a passion for solving real-world problems through smart, scalable systems? My client, a leader in the telecoms space, is looking for a mid to senior Software Engineer to join their Fibre Front End team.

This hybrid role in Stellenbosch offers the opportunity to work on fibre signal acquisition systems that manage bandwidth intelligently and operate with minimal user interaction. You'll help shape platforms that sit at the heart of next-generation telecommunications.

Responsibilities:

• Work end-to-end across the full software development lifecycle
• Build high-performance, scalable systems used across the telecoms industry
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and domain experts
• Gain exposure to a wide tech stack and modern Agile / Scrum methodologies
• Play a key role in real-world innovation with measurable impact
• Engage in continuous learning, hands-on problem-solving, and growth opportunities

Skills & Experience :

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in C / C++ or GoLang
• Strong Linux skills and shell scripting
• Confident in using Git and modern version control systems
• Solid understanding of system architecture & integration
• Strong communication skills and a team player mindset

Bonus skills : Distributed systems, Java, gRPC, Thrift, P4, VHDL / FPGA, Grafana

Qualification :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering
• Master's degree and/or 5 years of experience is beneficial

Contact LIZAAN BUNNING via email or quoting the Ref: CTI005295.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Software Development

Experience : 3+ years

Vacancy : 1