Digital Design Engineer Prime (FEC)

TL;DR

Digital Design Engineer Prime (FEC) (ASIC): Implementing industry standard and custom subsystems for Forward Error Correction (FEC) IP in Wavelogic modem products with an accent on RTL/C source code creation and timing closure. Focus on producing detailed design specifications, conducting simulation debugging, and mentoring junior engineers.

Location: Ottawa, Canada or Braunschweig, Germany

Salary: $133,100 - $212,500 CAD (for Ottawa)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, providing advanced networking technology for the telecommunications industry.

What you will do

• Develop implementation specifications based on architecture and functional requirements for FEC IP.
• Create and integrate new and existing RTL and C source code, algorithms, and functions.
• Perform designer testing and debug code during simulation and regression verification.
• Create timing constraints, analyze synthesis logs, and perform timing report analysis and layout reviews.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, architects, and verification teams to ensure design integrity.
• Mentor and supervise junior verification engineers to foster technical and professional growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years of ASIC/FPGA design experience successfully delivering complex designs.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Proficiency in System Verilog, C/C++, SDC, STA, CDC, and major vendor simulators.
• Experience with high level synthesis (HLS) tools and methodologies.
• Proven ability to implement designs to timing closure.

Nice to have

• Strong background in Forward Error Correction (FEC) and/or DSP.
• Familiarity with Python, Make, bash, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with design for low power.
• Proficiency in Jira for bug tracking and GIT for source code management.
• Previous experience in leading and mentoring teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Pension plans: 401(K) in the USA and DCPP in Canada with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
• Flexible work environment focused on individual growth, well-being, and belonging.