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fibrisTerre interrogator for strain detection
03.02.2026

We are looking for a Cross-Platform Software Engineer (m/f/d)

About us:

fibrisTerre is a dynamic, Berlin-based tech company, leading in design and application of fiber-optic sensing equipment for infrastructure monitoring projects around the world. Our collaborative, flat-hierarchy environment values creativity, technical excellence, and a hands-on approach. If you thrive in a setting where your work directly shapes the product and enjoy wearing multiple hats, we want to hear from you.

Your Role:

You will design, develop and maintain performance-critical software across the entire stack. From embedded firmware and server backends to desktop applications and internal tooling. Your expertise in C, C++ (20, 23), Qt, and cross-platform development (Linux/Windows) will be key to delivering robust, user-friendly software. You’ll work closely with the other members of the team to architect scalable systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to the full software lifecycle.

What You Will Do:
  • Develop and optimize C/C++ applications for Windows and Linux, with a focus on reliability and performance
  • Design and implement Qt-based GUIs for intuitive user experiences
  • Integrate and manage cloud platform services (AWS or similar) for scalable backend solutions
  • Become part of a dedicated team of experts to solve challenges creatively and efficiently
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of our software stack
What we expect:
  • 3+ years of experience in C/C++ development
  • Solid understanding of operating systems and networking
  • Fluency in English (German is a plus but not required)
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently in a small team
Nice-to-have:
  • Proficiency with Qt framework for cross-platform GUI development
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or similar) and modern DevOps practices
  • Experience developing Python applications
Why Join Us?
  • Your work will directly influence our products and company direction
  • We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements
  • We offer opportunities to expand your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment
  • Our office is in Berlin, a vibrant hub for tech and innovation
What we offer:
  • A permanent position with exciting and diverse challenges
  • A fair compensation package that reflects your skills and experience
  • Inspiring tasks driven by technology and innovation
  • Becoming part of our dedicated team in Berlin-Friedrichshain

Do you need to stay flexible with your work location? Let’s discuss, we will find a way.

We are looking forward to your application! Please send to:

Andrea Carradori
jobs@fibristerre.de
+49 30 6290 1320

fibrisTerre Systems GmbH
Torellstr. 7
10243 Berlin | Germany

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fibrisTerre interrogator for strain detection
21.01.2026

We are looking for a Senior Sales & Solutions Engineer (m/f/d)

Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing for Geotechnical and Energy Infrastructure

fibrisTerre is a dynamic, Berlin-based tech company, leading in design and application of fiber-optic sensing equipment for infrastructure monitoring projects around the world.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Bring together the fascinating worlds of geotechnical engineering and fiber-optic sensing
  • Build up customer relationships to create opportunities in a wide variety of industries
  • Accompany our clients and partners throughout a project on their journey from the solution-finding process to the field implementation
  • Represent fibrisTerre at networking events, trade shows and scientific conferences
What we expect:
  • Engineering background (MSc or equivalent), preferably from the fields:
    • Civil / structural / geotechnical engineering
    • Test and measurement instrumentation
    • Fiber-optic communication and sensing
  • Professional experience in project acquisition and customer relations management
  • Enthusiasm with innovative technologies and challenging infrastructure projects
  • Willingness to travel to international events, meetings with customers and project sites
  • Excellent communication skills in English, German is a plus
What we offer:
  • A permanent position with exciting and diverse challenges
  • A fair compensation package that reflects your skills and experience
  • Inspiring tasks driven by technology and innovation
  • Becoming part of our dedicated team in Berlin-Friedrichshain
  • Need to stay flexible with your work location? Let’s discuss, we will find a way!

We are looking forward to your application! Please send to:

Nils Nöther
jobs@fibristerre.de
+49 30 6290 1320

fibrisTerre Systems GmbH
Torellstr. 7
10243 Berlin | Germany

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Monitoring temperature and strain in a mine
17.01.2026

Monitoring rock movement and temperature in a mine

Continuous Distributed fiber optic strain and temperature DFOS measurements are running, 147 m below ground in Freiberg’s mine Reiche Zeche.

Thank you to TU Bergakademie Freiberg and Technische Universität Clausthal for the excellent collaboration in the MOVIE project. The project (funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research), aims to develop a digital twin of part of an underground mine.

A paper authored by Michael Martin, Nils Nöther and Jens-André Paffenholz may be found here

Mine monitoring projects demand:
- precise and early detection of geotechnical events
- safety criticality assessment
- surveillance of long linear structures
- operation in challenging environments
- measurement and location accuracy and reliability.

All users have cloud-based access to the continuous data.

A moveable barrier suitable for controlling floodwater
20.11.2025

Controlling floodwater for urban resilience - a MULTICLIMACT project

Movable defence barriers help control water flow during floods. Knowing where displacement occurs before failure by measuring strain as the water gushes past enables a smarter design. Weight and structure can be optimised to ensure effective flow control.
The project is managed by Delft University of Technology.

BGA conference Earthworks25
29.08.2025

Earthworks 2025, Birmingham UK, 15-18 September 2025

Time flies! It’s already two years since the British Geotechnical Association (BGA) Geo-resilience conference we attended in Cardiff.
This year, the theme is Earthworks. fibrisTerre will be there, with a stand. So, come and say ‘Hello!’

Abstract submissions for the conference have been submitted under the following primary themes:

*Design of modern earthworks
*Behaviour of engineered geo-materials
*Specification of earthworks and contract documentation
*Compaction and testing methods
*Treatment and stabilisation of earthworks
*Monitoring of earthworks and risk management
*Advances in plant and earthworks construction technology
*The impact of earthworks on society
*Case histories and the use of earthwork trials
*Building resilient and sustainable earthworks

The programme is here

18.07.2025

Let's meet in Graz at International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure

fibrisTerre is delighted to sponsor the International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure of the Society for Civil Structural Health Monitoring (SCSHM, formerly ISHMII)
In Graz, Austria, from Sept. 1 – Sept. 5 2025 .

The event provides a platform for international scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, researchers, experts of public agencies, infrastructure owners, and technical associations to discuss recent advances in structural health monitoring (SHM) of intelligent infrastructure and to explore the potential for international cooperation.
Topics include: innovative ideas on the state-of-the-art, state-of-the-practice and future trends of smart sensors, advanced sensor networks, signal processing and real-time data management, structural health diagnosis and prognosis, and life-cycle performance assessment for structural health monitoring of all types of civil infrastructure, including bridges, water dams, tunnels, retaining walls, road and railway networks, high rise buildings etc.

The programme is here
18.07.2025

We didn’t win — and we’re still smiling

Congratulations to the well-deserving winners of the Ground Engineering Magazine Awards in June.
fibrisTerre wasn’t among them. So why are we happy?
Four reasons:
1. We celebrated a great collaboration with Network Rail and Senceive, tackling the challenge of rapidly detecting and locating rockfall along transport routes.
Huge thanks to the project team: Derek Butcher, Massimo Facchini, Bridie Grimes, Dom Kisz, Nils Nöther and James Taylor for their unwavering engagement!
2. We made and renewed valuable connections — even if we didn’t manage to see everyone we hoped to (900 attendees is a big crowd!).
3. We showcased the power of distributed fiber optic sensing and its relevance across industries.
4. We have an incredible team in Berlin, and elsewhere. Thank you for making fibrisTerre what it is.

Here’s to continuing the journey — and to future wins of all kinds.
Thank you to Network Rail for funding and leading the project, Geobrugg for finding the site, and Toggenburger Unternehmungen for access to their facilities.

17.07.2025

Measuring at the speed of light, running even faster...

fibrisTerre took part in the 5 × 5 TEAM STAFFEL in its hometown of Berlin.
The team achieved a commendable average running speed of 0.00278 km/second.
So, we didn’t quite achieve the measurement speed of our instruments.

Congratulations to our running and support teams!

A quick glimpse of the day:

International Course on Geotechnical and Structural Monitoring
09.06.2025

International Course on Geotechnical and Structural Monitoring (IcGSM) Poppi, Italy

fibrisTerre is delighted to be a Sponsor of the 11 th International Course on Geotechnical and Structural Monitoring in Poppi starting June 23.

The lessons will cover the design of a monitoring program, monitoring sensors and system installation, data acquisition and management, and the process of translating data into actionable information.

The event also includes group work on various topics (e.g., dams, linear infrastructures, natural hazards) and a visit to the experimental and permanent monitoring site for the Poggio Baldi landslide, one of the largest rock and debris landslides in the Emilia-Romagna Apennines.

About the IcGSM course

experimental bridge Dresden
27.05.2025

Real-Time Bridge Monitoring and Data Integration - The IDA-KI Bridge Testbed - TU Dresden

This bridge has it all! An infrastructure asset owner’s dream, all packed into 45 m and 4.5 m wide, managed by scientists.

It is the brainchild of the Infrastructure Data Analysis with Artificial Intelligence (IDA-KI) research project, which aims to develop methods for the automated analysis and evaluation of monitoring data.

The bridge has a rail-guided load vehicle. Hydraulic presses and a load traverse apply force for static load tests. Thanks to a ‘shaker’ mechanism, its dynamic structural behavior in different frequency ranges can be investigated.

Let’s talk monitoring: air temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation, and precipitation are recorded. There are strain gauges, inductive displacement transducers, an accelerator sensor, and Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS).
About 1.5 km of sensing fibers are installed in the pre-cast elements and in situ. They record strain and temperature, providing ‘the nerves of the structure’.

The high-frequency monitoring data is incorporated into the associated BIM model.

Real-time visualization of both raw sensor readings and aggregated system status are available via a browser. Threshold-based alarms can be automatically triggered to flag anomalies or critical conditions.

The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV) as part of the mFUND research initiative.
Find out more here from the TU Dresden Institute of Concrete Structures