Analog and Mixed-Signal Modelling Architect (Masters or PhD New Grad)

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Annual salary: $70,700–$112,900 for Masters new graduates; $89,000–$142,200 for PhD new graduates

Company

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

What you will do

• Define and review system-level analog and mixed-signal functions for coherent optical modems.
• Develop behavioral models of analog and mixed-signal blocks using C++, SystemC, and SystemC-AMS.
• Model PLLs, clocking systems, filters, DACs, ADCs, SerDes, and related continuous-time and mixed-signal subsystems.
• Build and maintain C++ and Python/MATLAB verification flows, including C++ MEX wrappers.
• Collaborate with analog, digital, DSP, firmware, and lab teams on specifications and validation plans.
• Support ASIC lab bring-up and characterization by correlating silicon and lab data with behavioral models and system simulations.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Physics or Engineering focused on ASIC hardware, communication systems, and/or control systems.
• Internship, co-op, or applied project experience relevant to the role.
• Understanding of analog and mixed-signal processing in high-speed communication systems.
• Experience writing C++ and/or SystemC behavioral models for hardware-adjacent systems.
• Knowledge of analog impairments including noise, distortion, non-linearity, bandwidth limitations, jitter, and phase noise.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, Simulink, Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence AMS Designer, and Xcelium AMS; familiarity with Linux, Git, and collaborative development workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-disciplinary collaboration across analog, digital, DSP, firmware, and laboratory teams.
• Development opportunities and meaningful work in high-speed networking technology.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• DCPP participation in Canada with company matching, ESPP, EAP, paid holidays, paid sick leave, vacation time, and applicable family leave.
• Potential discretionary incentive bonus for non-sales employees.