Photonics Software Core Engineer (Junior–Mid) – iPronics (Hybrid) At iPronics, we are growing our Software Core team to support our 2026 technology roadmap and company-wide goals. Our software is a fundamental pillar of our programmable optical circuit switching technology, enabling high-performance, scalable networking for AI and data center infrastructures.

We are looking for a Photonics Software Core Engineer (Junior–Mid level) who is excited to work at the intersection of software, photonics, and systems engineering.

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What You’ll Do As a Photonics SW Core Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and validation of the core software layers that control iPronics’ optical circuit switch. Your responsibilities will include:

Participating in the design and development of core software layers controlling the optical circuit switch.

Developing software tools to characterize and validate optical circuit switch behavior.

Testing and analyzing software performance at the optical system level.

Collaborating closely with other teams to understand and integrate subsystem controllers managed by the core software layer.

What We’re Looking For Education & Background

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, or a related field.

Experience

Experience in the photonics field is valued (academic or professional).

Junior to mid-level profiles are welcome.

Technical Skills

Familiarity with Git workflows.





Experience in software testing practices.

Experience working with optical lab equipment and software orchestration is a plus.

Nice to Have

Prior experience in integrated photonics.

Familiarity with TDD / BDD frameworks and software design patterns.

Git portfolio and/or open-source contributions.

Soft Skills

Strong team player with a continuous learning mindset.

Clear and effective communication skills.

Adaptable and proactive, with a problem-solving attitude.

What We Offer

Permanent full-time position

Hybrid work model (office, lab, and remote)

December 24th and 31st off

New offices opening in December

Private health insurance A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where software directly controls cutting-edge photonic hardware

At iPronics, software is not just a support function — it is a core enabler of our photonic technology. You’ll work closely with experts in photonics, electronics, and systems, building software that interacts directly with real optical hardware.

This is an opportunity to grow your career in a deep-tech environment, contribute to products used in next-generation AI infrastructure, and develop skills across software and photonics domains.

How to Apply If you’re excited about building software that controls advanced optical systems and want to grow within a fast-moving deep-tech company, we’d love to hear from you.

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📌 Photonics SW core engineer (Madrid)
🏢 iPronics
📍 Madrid