6 Digital Signal jobs in Canada

At **onsemi** , we help improve lives through silicon and software solutions every day. Our intelligent power and sensing technologies solve the world's most complex challenges and lead the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. We're developing leading-edge wireless enabled MCUs, DSPs and software that sense and connect the world or help manage personal health through body worn or implantable devices. Our world-class ultra-low power solutions also contribute to a more sustainable future. We invite you to join our innovative team and truly make a difference in people's lives.
**The Role**
We are seeking a firmware developer with strong signal processing skills to join our team. You'll work on innovative applications involving real-time signal processing, potentially including audio, ultrasonic, and other sensor-based systems. This is perfect for someone with a few years of experience who wants to develop expertise in embedded DSP across diverse applications.
**Why Join Us**
We create a diverse set of world-class products in a friendly and team-oriented atmosphere. We provide an environment of continual learning and growth opportunities including patent and publication incentives. We provide education assistance programs and support volunteer & charitable programs. In support of a healthy work life balance, we also provide flexible work hours as well as comprehensive wellness and retirement benefits.
**onsemi** (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world's most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
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Principal DSP Engineer - Coherent Optical Transmission Systems - Acacia
Apply ( Location:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
+ Alternate Locationremote
+ Area of InterestEngineer - Hardware
+ Compensation Range194900 CAD - 247200 CAD
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestCloud and Data Center, Networking
+ Job Id1440299
**The application window is expected to close on 8/14/25.**
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
**Meet the Team**
Join our team at Acacia, where we design advanced optical transceivers for high-speed fiber optic transmission in data centers and telecommunication networks. We're seeking enthusiastic, experienced individuals to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology. You'll be part of the team developing Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Forward Error Correction (FEC) algorithms for our optical transceivers' Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). Collaboration with colleagues from the DSP and ASIC teams is key to optimizing performance and power efficiency. You'll contribute to system design, develop architectures, and support ASIC design and verification. Work closely with colleagues across various fields and gain diverse knowledge in optical system testing, analog components, modeling, and more.
**Your Impact**
With your expertise in DSP for coherent optical transceivers, FEC, and modeling, you help the team to develop the next generation of low-power and high-performance coherent transceivers. Here are some examples of possible topics:
+ Invent, simulate and validate new DSP or FEC algorithms (both in floating-point and fixed-point precision) to improve performance and functionality or lower power consumption
+ Test and optimize these algorithms on actual hardware and correlate performance with previous simulations
+ Develop models of analog RF and optical components and evaluate system performance with these models
+ Analyze performance of developed transceiver modules and update models and simulation environments to accurately match the measured results
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Typically: Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience
+ + 10 years of industry experience in related fields.
+ Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and/or Forward Error Correction (FEC) for coherent optical communications.
+ Experience in modeling communication systems.
+ Programming experience in C/C++, Python, Matlab, or similar languages.
+ A master's or Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering is highly recommended, although not strictly required.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ A master's or Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering is highly recommended, although not strictly required.
+ Experience with C++, Linux, and version control systems, specifically SVN and Perforce.
+ Experience with Verilog or VHDL, and/or collaboration with ASIC designers.
+ Experience presenting technical information to colleagues.
**Why Cisco?**
**At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.**
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Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Research Engineer.

About the Team:

Huawei Canada's Advanced Optical Technology Lab focuses on advanced R&D in high-performance optical communications and networking. Our expert team specializes in transmission algorithms, systems, physics, and optical network management. The lab engages in projects ranging from deep research to developing key product features, actively participating in standards organizations and collaborative research with partners. Our multicultural environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a passion for learning. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, this lab is your ideal place.

About the Job:

• Design, evaluate, and optimize advanced DSP blocks for cutting-edge optical communication systems.

• Develop and integrate DSP modules within a large-scale, high-fidelity simulation platform.

• Create comprehensive technical documentation and deliver presentations to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Engage in forefront research in optical communications, with a focus on Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Forward Error Correction (FEC) techniques.

**Company:**
Qualcomm Canada ULC
**Job Area:**
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering
**General Summary:**
We are seeking a highly motivated **DSP/NPU ML Modeling Engineer** to join our team in developing and optimizing DSP algorithms for cutting-edge ML applications. This role is deeply into modeling architecture/micro-architecture of the Qualcomm DSP ML coprocessor and analyzing performance of the target applications on the processors, which include developing performance simulator model, correlating the performance model to RTL model, analyzing workload, defining ISA and features, and so on. The responsibility requires very good understanding to computer architecture/micro-architecture, system architecture, and memory architecture along with proficient software development skills.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Develop and maintain DSP/NSP models for simulation and performance analysis.
+ Collaborate with architecture and design teams to evaluate processor features and trade-offs.
+ Implement and optimize DSP ML algorithms in C/C++ and assembly language.
+ Analyze floating-point and fixed-point performance and accuracy.
+ Support verification and validation of DSP implementations.
+ Evaluates all aspects of the design process from instruction set architecture to implementation.
+ Identifies and models new custom instructions set which is needed to achieve top-notch results in machine learning applications.
+ Applies high-performance microprocessor design concepts including multi-core, multi-threaded, out-of-order, cache memory, high-speed ALU, and advanced low power design.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
+ Strong proficiency in **C/C++** and **assembly language** .
+ Solid understanding of **processor architecture** , including pipelines, caches, and instruction sets.
+ Experience with **floating-point arithmetic** and numerical analysis.
+ Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
+ Exposure to compiler optimization techniques.
+ Prior experience in embedded systems or hardware/software co-design.
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**Company:**
Qualcomm Canada ULC
**Job Area:**
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering
**General Summary:**
Do you ever wonder when will connected devices become thinking devices? Be part of the group that is working on technology that will bring "Cognition" to all connected devices: That means devices that don't just think, but instinctively react to their surroundings.
We are searching for an **_AI and DSP Applications Software Engineer_** to be a part of the AI Processor team that is responsible for developing machine learning based applications and use cases developed for Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.
The candidate will work on new cutting-edge hardware accelerators in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision and video processing and contribute to research and development of new applications that bring artificial intelligence to mobile and edge devices.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Design and develop processing frameworks running on Android, Linux, and other high level operating systems as well as AI Processor to enable AI based multimedia use cases and hardware accelerators.
+ Test and validate algorithms for image quality, performance, and power
+ Explore opportunities outside of mobile, including Automotive, IoT, XR, etc.
**Qualifications:**
Engineers with ideally 2+ years pf professional experience in the following areas are welcome to apply:
+ Strong knowledge of Modern C++ and C
+ Good understanding of software development principles and practices, object-oriented design
+ Familiar with computer/hardware architecture and operating systems
+ Real-time software development concepts
+ Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Knowledge of Python
+ Experience with Linux development
+ Experience with embedded software development
+ Understanding of Android Native/HAL and Android multimedia frameworks (MediaCodec, Android Graphics, Camera HAL) a plus
+ Knowledge of high-performance computing
+ Basic understanding of Machine learning, Computer vision, and Digital image processing is a bonus
**Applicants** : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here ( . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
**To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies** : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
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