Senior Digital Designer

Senior Digital Hardware Engineer, Saskatoon, SK (Hybrid)

Vecima Networks (TSX:VCM) is leading the global evolution to the multi-gigabit, content-rich networks of the future. Our talented people deliver future-ready software, services, and integrated platforms that power broadband and video streaming networks, monitor and manage transportation, and transform experiences in homes, businesses, and everywhere people connect. We help our customers evolve their networks with cloud-based solutions that deliver ground-breaking speed, superior video quality, and exciting new services to their subscribers. Learn more at vecima.com. 

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Digital Hardware Engineer to lead high-speed digital architecture across next-generation broadband and networking platforms. You will own design around FPGAs, SoC processors, DDR memory subsystems, and multi-gigabit interfaces (PCIe, 10–50Gb Ethernet, SERDES). This role focuses on digital system performance, signal integrity strategy, and scalable hardware architecture across major product lines. This is a senior, hands-on system-level architecture position focused on high-speed digital performance and real hardware validation — not a management track role Technical and engineering team leadership qualities are essential.
Hybrid work supported (typically 2–3 days on-site for lab bring-up and validation).

What You will Own

System Architecture

• Define digital hardware architecture for complex networking platforms


• Select and integrate FPGA/SoC processors, transceivers, and memory architectures


• Establish interface strategy (PCIe, Ethernet, SERDES, JESD, LVDS, etc.)


• Drive timing closure, clocking architecture, and data-path performance

High-Speed PCB Design

• Architect and review 10–16+ layer high-speed PCBs


• Define routing constraints, impedance strategy, skew budgets, and jitter margins


• Guide layout activity to ensure high-speed signal integrity and clean execution

Signal Integrity/Power Integrity Strategy & Validation

• Lead signal integrity and power integrity methodology


• Guide IBIS/IBIS-AMI, S-parameter, and PDN simulations


• Debug high-speed failures and root-cause digital performance issues


• Define validation plans for BER, jitter tolerance, and interface margin testing

Bring-Up & Technical Leadership

• Lead hardware bring-up and interface validation


• Provide digital architecture guidance to FPGA, firmware, mechanical, and test teams


• Influence roadmap decisions (FPGA families, processor platforms, memory strategy)
  
  

The Platforms You Will Work On

• Multi-layer high-speed networking boards (10–16+ layers)


• FPGA-centric or network-processor-based systems


• DDR4/DDR5 memory subsystems


• Multi-gigabit SERDES (10Gb/25Gb/50Gb class)


• High-reliability telecom environments with long product lifecycles
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in high-speed digital hardware development


• Proven ownership of architecture-level decisions on complex boards


• Experience bringing multi-gigabit systems from schematic to production

Strong experience in most of the following:

• PCIe, Ethernet, SERDES, XFI, XAUI, JESD, LVDS, or similar high-speed interfaces


• FPGA architecture & transceiver configuration


• DDR memory channel modeling & tuning


• SI/PI simulation tools (IBIS, IBIS-AMI, S-parameters, PDN analysis)


• Multi-layer PCB design tools (Altium, PADS, or equivalent)


• Lab proficiency with high-bandwidth scopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and protocol tools
  
  

Why Join Us

• Own architecture decisions, not just execute them


• Work on complex communication and video platforms with long product lifecycles


• Hybrid flexibility with direct lab access and technical autonomy


• Stable roadmap with meaningful engineering challenges


• Saskatoon cost-of-living advantage + hybrid flexibility


• Relocation assistance available
  
  

Vecima Recruitment Process

Vecima takes great care to protect your privacy and personal information throughout the recruitment process. All legitimate email communications and job offers will come from a @vecima.com email address. If you receive a suspicious message, please contact your Vecima representative directly to verify its legitimacy. 
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Submit your application

• Follow the application instructions carefully


• Complete all required fields and upload necessary documents

Initial Screening

• If shortlisted, you will receive an email or phone call from a Vecima HR Business Partner for:
  
  
  
  • A brief conversation about your background
  
  
  • Basic questions about availability, salary expectations, and interest in the role
  
  
  
  

Interviews

• Technical Interview


• Final Interview

 Reference & Background Checks

• Provide professional references upon request


• Be prepared for employment or education verification, and a criminal background check

Job Offer

• All job offers will come from Vecima’s UKG Applicant Tracking System


• Review the verbal and written offer carefully

Onboarding Preparation

• Complete paperwork and pre-employment requirements


• Get details on your first day, orientation, and whom to contact
  
  

At Vecima, everyone contributes and makes an impact. We foster an open, caring, and innovative work environment where creativity and communication thrive.  Vecima has a competitive compensation and benefits package and strives to provide a challenging work environment that fosters skill development and personal career growth for all employees.

This position is in our main Research and Development center in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

We are fueled by the innovation, leadership, and passion of today’s top talent. If you enjoy solving challenging high-speed digital problems and want real technical ownership, we’d like to talk. Apply Now!

Please forward the following along with your application:  Resume, Cover letter, & Transcript