Software Engineer - Optical Networks

In an increasingly connected world, telecom networks are the backbone of global connectivity—and in the AI-driven data center era, optical networks are more critical than ever. By joining the Optical Networks division , you’ll be part of an industry-leading team (recently boosted by the acquisition of Infinera) pushing the boundaries of fast, high-capacity network technology worldwide. We operate in a high-trust, international, and collaborative environment where clean code, continuous learning, and engineering excellence are our North Star. We don't expect you to know everything on day one—we are looking for passionate problem-solvers who are excited to grow their careers alongside top industry experts. Real-World Impact: You’ll contribute to real production code powering global connectivity from day one. Mentorship & Autonomy: Work alongside senior architects in a culture that supports your learning curve, while giving you the space to take ownership of your ideas. AI-Enhanced Workflow: Learn to use modern AI coding assistants and LLM utilities integrated directly into our Development Life Cycle (DLC) to automate boilerplate tasks, generate tests, and focus on high-level logic. Architect & Code: Build high-performance applications for modern hardware architectures using Modern C++ . Modernize: Work with STL, Boost, and asynchronous programming to solve real-world system challenges. Quality First: Learn and apply best practices in software robustness through comprehensive unit, E2E, and stress testing. Collaborate & Learn: Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and cross-functional projects within a global, distributed team. Core Essentials: C++ Fundamentals: A solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), basic data structures, and memory management. Growth Mindset: Strong curiosity for modern C++ standards, eagerness to learn, and a passion for technology. Tooling Basics: Familiarity with Git, Linux environments, or scripting languages like Python (academic projects or internships count!). Communication: Fluency in English and eagerness to collaborate across international teams. Education: BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field (recently graduated or final-year students welcome). Nice-to-Haves (Not mandatory – you’ll learn this with us!): Exposure to embedded systems, multi-threading, or operating systems fundamentals. Basic understanding of Optical Networks, Layer 0, or hardware components (e.g., ROADM, WSS, DWDM). Experience with testing frameworks like GTest. We offer: A structured onboarding process to help you settle in and learn our tech stack. A hybrid, flexible working environment in Portugal. Exposure to cutting-edge AI and Optical Networking tech. A clear career progression path with continuous learning opportunities.