Software Engineer - Fibre Front End Team

Communicate IT; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled engineer to join their covert team, dedicated to developing next-generation fibre signal acquisition systems. This role emphasizes high-performance software development, where you'll tackle challenges in protocol logic and bandwidth optimization. With a mission-driven mindset, you'll collaborate with a specialized squad, integrating hardware and refining systems under pressure. If you thrive in agile environments and are eager to push the boundaries of technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in C or GoLang with a focus on high-performance software.
• Strong communication skills and a mission-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate robust code for fibre signal acquisition systems.
• Handle protocol logic, bandwidth optimization, and monitor infrastructure.

Skills

C

GoLang

Distributed Systems Protocols (GRPC, Thrift)

Performance Optimization

Troubleshooting Complex Issues

Agile Practices

CI/CD Pipelines

Modern DevOps Tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Grafana

Embedded Systems

Job description

Join a covert engineering team building nextgen fibre signal acquisition systems

Push the limits of performance scalability and intelligent traffic control.

Code like a ghost. Deploy like a pro. Operate in silence, deliver with precision.

Duties & Responsibilities

You'll be embedded in a highly specialized squad focused on building high-performance software for fibre-based signal acquisition systems. Your mission: design, develop, and integrate robust code that scales, adapts, and delivers under pressure. You'll handle everything from protocol logic and bandwidth optimization to control systems and monitoring infrastructure. Expect hands-on integration with hardware, real-world testing, and relentless refinement. Agile principles guide us. Innovation fuels us.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in C or GoLang
• Experience with distributed systems protocols (GRPC, Thrift) and performance optimization
• Comfortable troubleshooting complex issues in high-stakes environments

Bonus: exposure to Java, P4, VHDL, Grafana, or embedded systems.

Familiar with Agile practices, CI / CD pipelines, and modern DevOps tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering (Master's a plus)
• Mission-driven mindset with a sharp eye for system-level thinking
• Strong communication, autonomy, and an unwavering attention to technical detail

Contact

Contact LIZAAN BUNNING quoting Ref: CTI005161.

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Package & Remuneration

Annually.

Key Skills