Senior Optical Engineer - Technology Vendor

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? 

Join a global leader in high-speed networking solutions, delivering advanced connectivity, intelligent automation, and innovative network technologies that power the future of digital infrastructure. Supporting organizations worldwide, the company enables scalable, high-performance networks that meet growing bandwidth demands and accelerate innovation in the AI era.

This is a rare opportunity to join the core optical R&D team of a global leader in high-speed connectivity, contributing to the design of next-generation integrated photonic components. The successful candidate will take ownership of the full development lifecycle, from optical modelling and design through to prototype validation and production transfer, while collaborating closely with modem, RF, and chip design teams to develop innovative optical networking technologies. This role offers genuine technical ownership within a world-class R&D environment, with the opportunity to shape the future of high-speed connectivity.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Design innovative photonic component architectures based on deep understanding of high-speed integrated photonic systems
• Define functional specifications in collaboration with modem, RF, and chip design teams
• Plan and execute design of experiments to validate critical design parameters and optimise component performance
• Perform design validation testing (DVT) on prototypes and final products, reporting results to internal stakeholders
• Monitor, document, and communicate design progress; proactively identify risks to functionality, timelines, or performance targets
• Lead and participate in design reviews with thorough documentation and follow-through
• Transfer completed designs into production in collaboration with NPI and operations teams

Skills/Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a technology-oriented product development environment
• Hands-on experience with high-speed integrated photonic components — design, not just characterisation
• Proficiency in optical modeling and simulation tools (e.g. Lumerical)
• Experience with photonic component measurement and characterisation
• Strong DoE planning and experimental analysis skills
• Organised, rigorous, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a deadline-driven environment
• Clear, proactive, solutions-oriented communicator

Benefits:

• Flexible working environment with strong work-life integration
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including mental health support
• Paid family leave
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Internal mentorship and career development opportunities
• Access to world-class R&D infrastructure and global collaboration

Salary:

• $84,700 – $135,300 CAD annually, commensurate with experience