Staff DSP ASIC Design Engineer

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$94,702–$145,582 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The role involves independent development and verification of advanced SoCs using ASICs and FPGAs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop algorithms, perform fixed-point modelling, and support hardware/software bring-up.

Job details

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise . Join the Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity. NION2026 RESPONSIBILITIES • Working as independent contributor in development and verification of the world leading SoCs based on latest technology ASICs and FPGAs • Working as independent contributor in algorithm development, fixed-point modelling and fixed-point performance verification • Working with experts of different areas to ensure the most competitive solutions • Cooperating with system engineers, HW/SW development, suppliers and other relevant functions to solve technical issues • Supporting HW/SW bring-up and debug QUALIFICATIONS B.Sc. in Elec/Computer Engineering is a must, higher degrees preferred * Minimum of 5+ years ASIC design experience * Solid design (micro-architecture/implementation) and debugging skills * Working knowledge of DSP/FEC and communication theories * Strong problem solving skills * Good verbal/written communication skills and team work * Good knowledge of ASIC design flow/tools, with backend knowledge being a great asset Other Assets * Working knowledge of MatLab and other scripting languages * Knowledge of OTN, CAUI and other telecom protocols

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and possess at least 5 years of ASIC design experience. Proficiency in DSP/FEC, communication theories, and ASIC design tools is required.