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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, 1050Gb Ethernet, SERDES). This role focuses on digital system performance, signal integrity strategy, and scalable hardware architecture across major product lines. This is a senior, handson systemlevel 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 23 days on-site for lab bringup 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 datapath performance HighSpeed PCB Design Architect and review 1016+ layer highspeed PCBs Define routing constraints, impedance strategy, skew budgets, and jitter margins Guide layout activity to ensure highspeed signal integrity and clean execution Signal Integrity/Power Integrity Strategy & Validation Lead signal integrity and power integrity methodology Guide IBIS/IBISAMI, Sparameter, and PDN simulations Debug highspeed failures and rootcause digital performance issues Define validation plans for BER, jitter tolerance, and interface margin testing BringUp & Technical Leadership Lead hardware bringup 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 Multilayer highspeed networking boards (1016+ layers) FPGAcentric or networkprocessorbased systems DDR4/DDR5 memory subsystems Multigigabit SERDES (10Gb/25Gb/50Gb class) Highreliability telecom environments with long product lifecycles What We Are Looking For 8+ years of experience in high-speed digital hardware development Proven ownership of architecturelevel decisions on complex boards Experience bringing multigigabit 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, IBISAMI, Sparameters, PDN analysis) Multilayer 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 costofliving 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 Vecimas UKG Applicant Tracking System Review the verbal and written offer carefully Onboarding Preparation Complete paperwork and preemployment 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 todays top talent. If you enjoy solving challenging high-speed digital problems and want real technical ownership, wed like to talk. Apply Now! Please forward the following along with your application: Resume, Cover letter, & Transcript #J-18808-Ljbffr