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Data Platform Engineer
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- Full-time
Own pipeline reliability: define SLOs for freshness and lag, build alerting and dashboards, lead incident response and root-cause analysis for pipeline failures
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Postdoctoral Fellow
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
The individual must have recently been awarded (within 5 years) a PhD or equivalent · Must hold a PhD awarded (within last 5 years) a PhD or equivalent
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Software Validation Technologist
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
…passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a…
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RQ00821 – Solution Architect – CRM – Intermediate
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Internship
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S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
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RQ00821 – Solution Architect – CRM – Intermediate
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
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RQ11716 – Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Intermediate
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
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S M Software Solutions Inc
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Business Systems & Technology Lead - Manufacturing
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Uxbridge, ON
- Full-time
Lead the modernization and integration of business systems across manufacturing, operations, engineering, sales and administrative functions.
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Associate Director, Analytics
Monks
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
As an Associate Director, Analytics, you will lead complex analytics and data science engagements, bringing together strong quantitative expertise, strategic thinking, and client leadership.
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Software Validation Technologist
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- Full-time
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Application & Integration Technical Analyst
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- Full-time
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Senior Consultant, Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer, Data & AI
KPMG Canada
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…strong consulting capabilities. This role will support and lead data platform modernization initiatives, helping clients migrate from legacy and on‑premise environments to scalable, secure,…
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Postdoctoral Fellow
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
The individual must have recently been awarded (within 5 years) a PhD or equivalent · Must hold a PhD awarded (within last 5 years) a PhD or equivalent
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Software Validation Technologist
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
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Insight and Analytics Lead, Commercial Excellence
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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- Full-time
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Senior Manager, Forward deployed Decision Scientist
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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RQ00821 – Solution Architect – CRM – Intermediate
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
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Software Developer
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Revelstoke, BC
- Full-time
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Principal SerDes System/DSP Design Engineer
Ciena
Ottawa, ON · ON
- $126,100 to $201,500 CAD / year
- Full-time
The Must Haves
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SoC Clock & Power Management Validation Lead, Staff (AI Accelerator Platform)
Qualcomm
Markham, ON
- Full-time
Lead end-to-end validation of clock, power, reset, and power-management architectures for next-generation AI accelerator platforms. Drive pre-silicon and post-silicon validation of Clocking…
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System Validation Lead, Staff (AI Accelerator Platform)
Qualcomm
Markham, ON
- Full-time
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Lead Software Engineer - Enterprise Applications
Citi
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Software Validation Technologist
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
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Ciena

Principal SerDes System/DSP Design Engineer

Ottawa, ON, Canada
ON, Canada

$126,100 to $201,500 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $126,100 to $201,500 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 8+ years of experience in high-speed serial link or communication system design.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Original job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being - on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters.

We’re building the next generation of 448G electrical SerDes and pioneering optical IMDD systems to power tomorrow’s networks. Our engineering team lives at the intersection of high-performance DSP design, system modeling, and optical innovation.

How You Will Contribue:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SerDes System/DSP Design Engineer to join our advanced engineering team . In this role, you will lead the architecture, design, and validation of high-speed serial transceivers across electrical and optical domains. You will leverage your expertise in systems engineering, control theory, DSP algorithms, and modeling to develop cutting-edge serial electrical/optical-IMDD transceiver solutions.

This position offers the opportunity to work on industry-leading designs at the intersection of electrical SerDes technology and advanced optical communications, driving innovations that enable next-generation high-capacity networks.

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 and architectures for adaptive equalization, maximum likelihood sequence detection (MLSD), and timing recovery algorithms.
Integrate control theory and advanced DSP designs into feasible hardware implementations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (analog design, ASIC design, electro-optical hardware, firmware) to optimize SerDes performance in end-to-end systems.
Conduct design trade-offs to meet stringent performance, power, and area targets.
Analyze channel models, analog circuits impairments (DAC, ADC, AFE, …) and system constraints to determine system level margin and FEC (forward error correction) performance and optimize system margin.
Provide system level specifications for different sub-blocks of SerDes transceivers such as DAC, ADC, AFE, PLL.
Evaluate and model IMDD optical links and formulate strategies to enhance system robustness.
Document design specifications, system performance results, and contribute to IP generation and innovation roadmaps.

The Must Haves

Advanced expertise in electrical SerDes DSP design and implementation.
Proven experience in SerDes system-level evaluation, modeling, and simulation.
Strong proficiency in control theory and digital signal processing (DSP) applied to high-speed communication systems.
Familiarity with optical IMDD (Intensity Modulation Direct Detection) systems.
Deep understanding of adaptive equalization techniques for high-speed links.
Proficiency with maximum likelihood sequence detection (MLSD) approaches.
Expertise in timing recovery schemes in high-speed serial links.
Practical knowledge of FEC performance modeling and system-level performance optimization.
Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ for algorithm design and simulation.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across hardware/software boundaries.
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with background in digital communications and signal processing.
8+ years of experience in high-speed serial link or communication system design.

Nice to Haves:

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

Pay Range:

The annual salary range is $126,100 - $201,500 CAD.

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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Responsibilities

The engineer will lead the architecture, design, and validation of high-speed serial transceivers across electrical and optical domains. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize SerDes performance and develop advanced DSP algorithms for next-generation networks.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with at least 8 years of experience in high-speed serial link or communication system design. Strong proficiency in DSP, control theory, and modeling tools like MATLAB or Python is required.

Skills

SerDes design
DSP design
Control theory
Digital signal processing
System modeling
IMDD optical systems
Adaptive equalization
MLSD
Timing recovery
FEC performance modeling
MATLAB
Python
C++
High-speed serial links
ASIC design
Hardware validation

Benefits

Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
DCPP with company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Vacation time
Paid family leave

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Keywords

SerDes
DSP
Electrical Engineering
Optical Communications
IMDD
Transceiver
ASIC
FPGA
FEC
Adaptive Equalization
MLSD
Timing Recovery
MATLAB
Python
C++
PCIe
Ethernet
OIF
System Modeling
Signal Processing
Data Communication
Hardware Implementation
AFE
DAC
ADC
PLL
Networking
AI Infrastructure
High-speed Connectivity
Algorithm Design

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