Senior Optical Engineer (Photonics)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Annual pay range: C$94,100–C$150,300

Company

hirify.global builds high-speed connectivity infrastructure and networking technologies for the AI era.

What you will do

• Own the evaluation, qualification, and lifecycle management of optical technologies used in photonic line systems.
• Assess Wavelength Selective Switches, Optical Channel Monitors, EDFA and Raman amplifiers, optical transceivers, and related photonic subsystems.
• Review supplier specifications, qualification reports, reliability data, and technical documentation.
• Lead Product Change Notification evaluations and assess supplier-change impacts on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and deployed systems.
• Develop qualification strategies, validation plans, and acceptance criteria for new technologies, alternate suppliers, and component changes.
• Lead laboratory validation, field-performance analysis, root cause investigations, supplier issue resolution, and lifecycle planning in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of industry experience in optical networking, photonic systems, optical hardware, or related technologies.
• Experience with optical networking technologies such as WSS, OCM, EDFA and Raman amplification, optical transceivers, DWDM, or optical transport systems.
• Experience developing and executing qualification or validation programs and reviewing supplier documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root cause investigation, communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Nice to have

• Experience working with optical component and subsystem suppliers on qualification, issue resolution, or technology development.
• Experience with optical laboratory characterization and performance testing.
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering, accelerated life testing, and statistical analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and meaningful work in networking technology.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Participation in the Canada DCPP with company matching and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Employee Assistance Program, company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, vacation time, and applicable family and other leaves.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, respect, and equal opportunity.