Principal Systems Engineer: Optical DSP & AI-Cloud Networking

Qualcomm; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Canada ULC is seeking a Principal System Engineer to advance deployment of Optical DSP and Active Electrical Cable solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure. The role emphasizes system-level modeling, high-speed link design, and cross-team collaboration to meet stringent performance goals.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in communication theory, PAM4 signaling, Ethernet standards, and lab-to-simulation validation, with extensive experience in MATLAB/Python for algorithm

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
• Master's degree and 7+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 6+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level modeling and simulation of high-speed PAM4 links across optical and electrical channels.
• Develop end-to-end link performance models including DSP architectures, optical components, and electrical channels.
• Evaluate next-generation Ethernet connectivity technologies for AI and cloud infrastructure.
• Generate and maintain IBIS-AMI and related models for product evaluation and system design.
• Collaborate with silicon, package, and system design teams to improve model accuracy.
• Support customer simulations involving PCB channels, cables, connectors, and optical links.
• Serve as SME for IEEE 802.3 Ethernet specifications and compliance methodologies.
• Develop simulation methodologies aligned with IEEE standards and assist in product compliance activities.

Skills

High-speed communications

Optical networking

DSP

SerDes

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Qualcomm Canada ULC is seeking a Principal System Engineer to advance deployment of Optical DSP and Active Electrical Cable solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure. The role emphasizes system-level modeling, high-speed link design, and cross-team collaboration to meet stringent performance goals.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in communication theory, PAM4 signaling, Ethernet standards, and lab-to-simulation validation, with extensive experience in MATLAB/Python for algorithm