Senior Application Engineer / Senior Field Application Engineer

Ranovus; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Application Engineer. This role involves owning the technical engagement with key customers while driving the adoption of the company's advanced Silicon Photonics platform. Responsibilities include managing customer needs, providing technical support, and translating requirements into product direction. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a postgraduate degree in a related field. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovation and global impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a semiconductor or systems company as Application Engineer or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and system-level debug.
• Understanding of optical communications and data center architectures.

Responsibilities

• Own technical engagement with customers and partners.
• Drive strategic design wins with key industry players.
• Partner with business development to align technology with customer needs.

Skills

High-speed SerDes expertise

Technical communication skills

Analytical mindset

Troubleshooting skills

Customer engagement

Education

Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Optical communications standards

System integration tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Application Engineer / Senior Field Application Engineer
Location: Ottawa, ON
Reports To: Senior Manager, Product Management

About Us

Ranovus is a semiconductor company with global operations helping power the data behind next generation AI and data center networks. We design and build advanced hardware that moves massive amounts of information quickly and efficiently between computer systems in data centers around the world. Our technology improves performance while reducing energy use and environmental impact, supporting the rapid growth of AI and cloud services. At Ranovus, you’ll join a collaborative, inclusive team that values learning, flexibility, and meaningful work with global impact.

The Opportunity

Ranovus is seeking a Senior Application Engineer / Senior Field Application Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving customer adoption and design wins for our Odin™ Silicon Photonics platform.

This is a highly technical, customer‑facing role for a seasoned professional who thrives at the intersection of system architecture, hands‑on engineering, and strategic customer engagement. You will act as a trusted technical authority for customers while shaping product direction through deep collaboration with internal engineering and product teams.

How You’ll Contribute

• Own the technical engagement with key customers and partners, serving as the lead technical authority from early architecture discussions through deployment and production
• Drive strategic design wins with hyperscale’s, AI system builders, ASIC vendors, and system integrators by aligning Ranovus technology with customer roadmaps
• Partner closely with business development and marketing to identify high‑value applications, influence account strategy, and support long‑term customer success
• Translate complex customer requirements into clear technical inputs for product management and engineering teams, influencing architecture, features, and roadmap priorities
• Lead system integration, platform bring‑up, and debug activities for customer designs incorporating Ranovus silicon photonics solutions
• Deliver compelling technical demonstrations, deep‑dive reviews, and executive‑level presentations for customers and at major industry events
• Contribute to high‑quality technical collateral including application notes, reference designs, evaluation guides, and customer training material

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a Field Application Engineer, Application Engineer, or System Engineer in a semiconductor, optical, or systems company
• Deep hands‑on expertise in high‑speed SerDes and electrical/optical interconnects, including hardware bring‑up and system‑level debug
• Strong background supporting datacenter, AI networking, or telecom customers in highly technical, customer‑driven environments
• Demonstrated success enabling new products, supporting customer evaluations, and securing production design wins
• Solid understanding of optical communications, silicon photonics, and data center architectures
• Working knowledge of industry standards and ecosystems such as IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, OIF, PCIe/CXL, and relevant MSAs
• Familiarity with AI networking infrastructure, including scale‑up and scale‑out system architectures
• Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at both engineering and senior technical leadership levels
• Strong analytical mindset with proven troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and system‑level thinking skills
• Comfortable operating with high autonomy in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional, and customer‑focused environment

Asset

• Experience with CPO, LPO, NPO, and pluggable optical module technologies
• Exposure to lasers, high‑speed optical transceivers, and photonic integrated circuits (PICs)
• Experience spanning hardware design, software interaction, system verification, and qualification
• Hands‑on experience supporting on‑site customer bring‑up and partner engagements

Required education

• Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related field
• Exceptional candidates with a bachelor’s degree and significant relevant experience will be considered

We appreciate the time you invest in exploring opportunities with us. At Ranovus, we believe diverse perspectives and a strong sense of belonging are essential to building innovative technology and resilient teams. If your experience does not match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, growth, and the unique strengths each person brings.

Ranovus is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including those from equity deserving and underrepresented communities. We are committed to an accessible recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available at any stage of the hiring process upon request by reaching out to our Talent team at [e-mail].

We are committed to delivering a respectful and transparent candidate experience, with clear and timely communication at every stage of the process. From time to time, we may use technology to support elements of our hiring process. These tools are designed to enhance consistency and efficiency, not replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by people, guided by care, context, and fairness.

Thank you for your interest in joining Ranovus. We look forward to connecting with you.