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Senior Optical Engineer
Ciena
Ottawa, ON
- $94,100 to $150,300 CAD / year
- Full-time
The must haves:
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Principal Design Verification Engineer
AMD
Markham, ON
- $187,200 to $280,800 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Production Engineer
Evertz
Burlington, ON
- Full-time
Validate hardware, firmware and software releases from the development teams
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Myticas Consulting
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
The Network Service Engineer will work closely with Commercial, Product, Sales Engineering, Customers, Network Engineering, and external contractor teams to provide technical guidance on…
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Software Engineer Intern, Machine Learning (Summer 2027)
Lyft
Toronto, ON
- $46 to $53 CAD / hour
Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role
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Firmware Engineer
Nokia
Canada
- Full-time
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Embedded Software Engineer
evertz.io
Burlington, Ontario
- $60,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Internship
Must possess a degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics Engineering or Computer Science
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Senior Dam Safety Engineer
BBA Consultants
Trail, British Columbia
- Full-time
BBA is looking for a Dam Safety Engineer to be situated in either its Vancouver, BC or Trail, BC office. You will be the technical reference for detailed engineering and constructability in…
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Senior Dam Safety Engineer
BBA Consultants
Vancouver, British Columbia
- Full-time
BBA is looking for a Dam Safety Engineer to be situated in either its Vancouver, BC or Trail, BC office. You will be the technical reference for detailed engineering and constructability in…
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DSP Engineer (Markham)
EvertzAV
Markham, Ontario
- Internship
…maintain codes running on FPGA and other heterogeneous platforms, test, debug and refine…
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Embedded Software Engineer
EvertzAV
Burlington, Ontario
- $60,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Internship
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System Engineer-EN
CAE
Montreal, Quebec
- Full-time
Hybrid work model (approximately 2 days per week onsite)
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- Full-time
Inspect, maintain, repair, and test aircraft systems
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Staff ASIC Verification Engineer, Low Power AI
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Markham, Ontario
- Full-time
We are looking for a Staff ASIC Verification Engineer to be part of our team to innovate and design complex leading, ultra-low power, solutions for audio and AI/context aware applications.
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Sr. Principal Technical Quality Engineer
Cadence Design Systems
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…latest industry tools and methodologies. As a Technical Quality Engineer and member of the Silicon Solutions Group global quality team, you will collaborate with IP design teams,…
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Staff Software Engineer
Purpose Unlimited
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
Product partnership - pressure-test requirements before they become expensive commitments; advocate for technical quality as a driver of client experience.
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Senior Software Engineer
Nutrien
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
7+ years of professional software development experience, including ownership or technical leadership of production applications in a sustainment or platform delivery environment
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Senior Software Engineer
Nutrien
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
7+ years of professional software development experience, including ownership or technical leadership of production applications in a sustainment or platform delivery environment
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Montreal, QC
Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role
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…semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out…
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Forward Deployed Solution Engineer – Applied AI FDE
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Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Software Engineer Intern, Test Automation (Summer 2027)
Lyft
Montreal, QC
- $34 to $36 CAD / hour
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Guidewire Rating Developer
Aviva Canada
Markham, Ontario
- Full-time
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Senior Embedded Software Designer
Lumentum
Ottawa, Ontario
- Full-time
Lumentum is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to play a leading role in the development of software for a new generation of leading-edge LiDAR products.
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Electrical Engineer/FPGA Designer
Lumentum
Ottawa, Ontario
- Full-time
Lumentum is seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer/FPGA Designer to join our cutting-edge development team in Ottawa. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in…

Ciena

Senior Optical Engineer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

$94,100 to $150,300 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $94,100 to $150,300 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 8, 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.

As a Senior Optical Engineer at Ciena Canada ULC, this role contributes to the design, analysis, and validation of advanced optical communication systems that enable next-generation networks. The position plays a critical role in delivering high-performance and reliable optical technologies that support global connectivity.

How you will make an impact:

Provide Pre-sales support defining commercially viable end-to-end technical solutions for customers, handling RFPs and converting customers’ needs into detailed technical solutions and designs.
Simulate complex optical systems, including transmitters, receivers, and link budgets, to meet defined performance requirements
Analyze optical system performance using statistical data techniques to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Collaborate with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams
Define optical test methodologies and evaluate results to validate field trial system performance
Communicate with Sales Engineers and Account Primes to obtain all relevant details of customer network and application requirements
Develop link engineering planning material for use by sales engineers
You will mentor junior and new in career engineers

The must haves:

Education: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics OR Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics
Have a desire to lead and mentor
Experience utilizing AI models to improve efficiency
Experience leading technical studies, drawing and supporting conclusions, presenting results internally and externally.

Nice to haves:

Experience: Proven experience in designing optical communication systems within telecommunications or data communications environments
Demonstrated collaboration across cross-functional engineering

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position is C$94,100 - C$150,300.

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

Design, analyze, and validate advanced optical communication systems while providing pre-sales technical solutions and RFP support. The role involves simulating complex optical systems and mentoring junior engineers to ensure high-performance network connectivity.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or Physics. Candidates must have experience leading technical studies and utilizing AI models to improve efficiency.

Skills

Optical System Design
Link Budget Analysis
Pre-sales Support
Optical Simulation
Statistical Data Analysis
Technical Mentorship
RFP Handling
Optical Test Methodologies
Cross-functional Collaboration
AI Model Implementation

Benefits

Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401(K) (USA)
DCPP (Canada)
Company Matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Vacation Time
Paid Family Leave

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Optical Engineering
Telecommunications
Data Communications
Link Engineering
Transmitters
Receivers
Optical Communication Systems
AI Models
Network Design
Field Trial Validation
High-speed Connectivity

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