Principal SerDes System/DSP Design Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Principal SerDes System/DSP Design Engineer (Embedded): Leading the architecture, design, and validation of high-speed serial transceivers for electrical and optical networks with an accent on DSP algorithms, control theory, and system modeling. Focus on developing cutting-edge 448G electrical SerDes and optical IMDD systems to enable next-generation high-capacity connectivity.

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Salary: $126,100 - $201,500 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first culture and pioneering innovations in optical and electrical networking.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of electrical SerDes DSP architectures for high-speed data communication systems.
• Perform system-level evaluation, modeling, and performance analysis of SerDes transceiver solutions including impairments and mitigation techniques.
• Develop algorithms for adaptive equalization, MLSD, and timing recovery.
• Integrate control theory and advanced DSP designs into feasible hardware implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including analog, ASIC, electro-optical hardware, and firmware engineers.
• Conduct design trade-offs to meet stringent performance, power, and area targets.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a background in digital communications and signal processing.
• 8+ years of experience in high-speed serial link or communication system design.
• Advanced expertise in electrical SerDes DSP design and implementation.
• Strong proficiency in control theory and DSP applied to high-speed communication systems.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ for algorithm design and simulation.
• Familiarity with optical IMDD systems and FEC performance modeling.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of industry standards such as PCIe, IEEE, Ethernet, or OIF.
• Hands-on experience with lab bring-up, characterization, and debugging of SerDes links.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Participation in DCPP (Canada) with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
• Commitment to a flexible work environment and individual growth.