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FPGA Designer

Lumentum


Job Location:

Ottawa - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 93400 - 133400
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Its fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what theyre doing!
Were committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.


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


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

Position Title: FPGA Designer

Employment Type: Full-time Existing vacancy

Location: Ottawa (On-Site)

About Lumentum

At Lumentum were building the tech behind the worlds fastest networks and most advanced systems. Our optical and photonic solutions power everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers telecom and advanced manufacturing.

Were a global team of innovators working where light meets technology solving big challenges that keep the world connected and moving forward. If shaping the future of connectivity excites you youll fit right in.

Why Youll Love This Role

At Lumentum we are searching for Canadas brightest young minds engineers and innovators who want to build the next generation of optical technology. If you are driven by curiosity eager to solve real-world challenges and excited about developing groundbreaking optical systems this is your opportunity.

Join us in designing the future of optical cloud & networking technology our advanced photonic modules power the worlds voice and internet traffic and we need your expertise to take them to the next level. This is not just another job; this is your chance to define & design whats next in photonics.

What Youll Be Doing

While the primary focus of this role is FPGA design you will also support simulation and lab testing activities to ensure comprehensive design validation.

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 product verification.

  • FPGA design: Implementation of control and datapath logic. IP core configuration and integration.
  • Verification: Support test plan creation & simulation environment development. Assist with debugging activities. Review coverage reports and provide guidance to improve simulation coverage.
  • Lab validation & debugging: Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers for cross-functional integration and lab validation to ensure system-level performance goals are met. Develop and execute scripts for automated testing.
  • Synthesis & optimization: Constraints implementation and optimization thorough analysis of build and timing reports to ensure robustness.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain high-quality design and test documentation contributing to project knowledge bases and future reference.

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience in ASIC or FPGA design and simulation using Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Experience with synthesis constraints timing analysis clock domain crossing.
  • Experience with AMD(Xilinx) or Altera FPGAs and tools.
  • Collaborative team player who works effectively with cross-functional groups and contributes to multi-designer projects.
  • Clear robust and well commented coding style.
  • Problem solving troubleshooting and debugging skills.
  • Thorough and detail-oriented approach.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Assets:

  • Experience with SystemVerilog Assertions advanced verification methodologies and coverage analysis.
  • Experience with embedded processor SoC design
  • Experience with PCIe DDR memory and AXI interfaces
  • Knowledge of digital signal processing concepts
  • Familiarity with VHDL C Csh Tcl Python Perl
  • Experience developing in a Linux environment

Perks Youll 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

Salary Range: $93400 - $133400 CAD (flexible).

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience skills and line with our commitment to being a great place to work Lumentum offers competitive total rewards which may include annual bonus equity and comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

Join a Team Thats Shaping the Future

At Lumentum were more than just a workplacewere a launchpad for creativity and innovation. Were committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principlesInnovate Engage Deliver Excel and Winarent just words; theyre the heart of what we do.

Lets Build a Brighter Future Together!

Were 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.

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Join usyour future starts here!


Required Experience:

IC


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Lumentum is a global leader in optical and photonic products, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity, precision sensing, and advanced manufacturing.

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