Senior FPGA Design/Verification Engineer

Lumentum; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A top telecommunications company is seeking a Senior FPGA Design/Verification Engineer in Ottawa. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical telecommunication products. Candidates should have strong FPGA design experience, proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog, and excellent debugging skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and ensure system-level performance, all while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Competitive salary and remarkable perks await the right candidate.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Health and wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Free gym and games room

Subsidized meals and free coffee/tea

Employee stock options

Qualifications

• Strong experience in ASIC or FPGA design and simulation using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and contribute to multi-designer projects.

Responsibilities

• Architecture and implementation of control and datapath logic.
• Develop and maintain simulation environments, including scripts and testbenches.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers for cross-functional integration.

Skills

ASIC or FPGA design experience

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Problem solving and debugging skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Tools

AMD(Xilinx) tools

Altera tools

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year .

Title: Senior FPGA Design/Verification Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Ottawa ON, onsite

Welcome to Lumentum! We’re all about harnessing cutting-edge tech to create a brighter, more connected future. We are the leaders in optical and photonic products, working at the intersection of innovation and impact. Here’s what we’re up to:

Cloud & Networking

• Powering high-speed data transmission for cloud data centers, AI/ML, enterprise systems, and communication services. Think streaming, gaming, and next-gen tech—we make it happen.

Industrial Tech

• Innovating with state-of-the-art lasers used in industries like EVs, solar power, display technology, and semiconductors. We’re enabling the future of green tech and advanced manufacturing.

At Lumentum, we’re committed to collaboration, inclusivity, and empowering our team to shine. Together, we’re shaping the tech of tomorrow while supporting a culture where everyone thrives.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This full-time position is an opportunity to work in a leading high technology telecommunications company. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that develops a broad range of optical telecommunication products including next-generation optical switches and amplifiers.

In this role, you will work in both FPGA design and verification. In addition to working closely with the rest of the FPGA team, you will collaborate with other R&D engineering groups including hardware, firmware, algorithms, and verification.

What You’ll Be Doing

• FPGA design: Architecture and implementation of control and datapath logic, IP core configuration and integration.
• Verification: Develop and maintain simulation environments, including scripts, testbenches, testcases, and bus functional models. Define and execute comprehensive verification plans.
• Lab validation & debugging: Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers for cross-functional integration and lab validation, ensuring system-level performance goals are met. Develop and execute scripts for automated testing.
• Synthesis & optimization: Constraints implementation and optimization, thorough build and timing reports analysis to ensure robustness.
• Documentation: Create and maintain high-quality design and test documentation, contributing to project knowledge bases and future reference.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Provide guidance to junior engineers and work with the team to foster best practices in design, verification, and methodologies. Welcome and provide feedback during design reviews.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience in ASIC or FPGA design and simulation using Verilog/SystemVerilog
• Strong experience with synthesis, constraints, timing analysis, clock domain crossing.
• Team player working well with different functional groups and contributing effectively to multi-designer projects.
• Clear, robust and well commented coding style.
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough and detail oriented.

Assets:

• Strong experience with AMD(Xilinx) or Altera FPGAs and tools.
• Experience with Constrained Random Verification, SystemVerilog Assertions, and advanced UVM methodologies.
• Experience with embedded processor SoC design
• Experience with PCIe, DDR memory, and AXI interfaces
• Knowledge of digital signal processing concepts
• VHDL, C, Csh, Tcl, Python, Perl
• Familiarity with Linux environment development

Perks You’ll Love

• Flexible time off
• Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental)
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth support
• A workplace built for you: free gym, games room, prayer room
• Subsidized meals, free coffee/tea
• Employee stock options and incentive plans
• A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture

Join a Team That’s Shaping the Future

At Lumentum, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a launchpad for creativity and innovation. We’re committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principles—Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Win—aren’t just words; they’re the heart of what we do.

Let’s Build a Brighter Future Together!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger, sparks creativity, and drives our success.

Please contact us at [e-mail] to request accommodation.

Join us—your future starts here!