Electro-Optic Systems Architect (Photonics)

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada; flexible hybrid workplace model

Salary: 118,000–171,000 CAD per year in base salary, plus equity and other rewards.

Company

hirify.global develops photonics-based chips and infrastructure for extreme-scale AI and high-performance computing data centers.

What you will do

• Model electro-optic systems using Cadence photonics-analog simulators, VPI Photonics, and Keysight ADS.
• Co-design analog and photonic devices with cross-disciplinary engineering teams using end-to-end simulation results.
• Design high-speed RF experiments and proof-of-concept tests to validate models.
• Analyze prototype and existing measurement data to assess system performance.
• Author, review, and validate architectural specifications.

Requirements

• PhD in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, photonics, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Verilog-A, Ansys HFSS, and Keysight ADS.
• Advanced simulation coding skills in Python or Matlab.
• Advanced RF/mm-wave analog circuit design experience.
• Experience with corner analysis and Monte Carlo analysis.
• Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration and problem-solving skills for technically complex problems.

Nice to have

• Silicon photonic integrated circuit design and test experience.
• Knowledge of signal processing and signal integrity in optical communications.
• Knowledge of SERDES and mixed-signal interfaces.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, technically diverse environment focused on building new computing technologies.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings matching, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Vacation, sick leave, public holidays, and paid family leave.
• Training and development, commuter benefits, and equity grants for eligible full-time employees.