Posted 4 months ago
Senior Application Engineer / Senior Field Application Engineer
@ Ranovus
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Ranovus, a semiconductor company, is hiring a Senior Application Engineer / Senior Field Application Engineer in Ottawa to drive customer adoption and design wins for its Odin Silicon Photonics platform. The role is a hands-on, customer-facing technical lead from architecture discussions through production, with high autonomy.
Responsibilities:
- Own technical engagement with key customers and partners
- Drive design wins with hyperscalers and AI system builders
- Lead system integration, bring-up and debug for customer designs
- Deliver technical demonstrations and executive presentations
- Create application notes, reference designs and training material
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years as field, application or system engineer
- Deep hands-on high-speed SerDes and interconnect expertise
- Background supporting datacenter or AI networking customers
- Working knowledge of IEEE 802.3, OIF and PCIe/CXL
- Postgraduate degree, or bachelor's with significant experience
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Customer service |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Master’s degree (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics |
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Ranovus
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Full company description
The world-class team of scientist and engineers at Ranovus is comprised of professionals with a unique combination of decades of expertise in product development of optoelectronics components and transceiver subsystems for the information technology industry. Ranovus' disruptive innovation in Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser combined with advanced digital and photonics integrated circuit technologies is setting a new industry benchmark for the next generation of optical interconnect solutions. Our technology delivers significant reduction in power dissipation, size and cost of interconnects, and enables a much higher degree of distortion tolerance compared to traditional solutions, thereby enabling a "freeway" architecture to reduce network latency.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,447
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 119
- Reported office locations
- 11 Hines Rd, 101, Ottawa, Ontario K2K 2X1, CA
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Data Center
- Optical Communication
- Telecommunications
- Computer
- Other recorded names
- Ranovus
- RANOVUS Inc.
- Specialties
- Inter/Intra Data Center Connectivity
- Digital and Photonics Integrated Circuit Technologies
- Optical Transmission
- Advanced Packaging Technologies
- and Co-Packaged Optics
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- Reported total investment
- 99,819,077
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The world-class team of scientist and engineers at Ranovus is comprised of professionals with a unique combination of decades of expertise in product development of optoelectronics components and transceiver subsystems for the information technology industry. Ranovus' disruptive innovation in Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser combined with advanced digital and photonics integrated circuit technologies is setting…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2012 |
| Specialties | Inter/Intra Data Center ConnectivityDigital and Photonics Integrated Circuit TechnologiesOptical TransmissionAdvanced Packaging Technologiesand Co-Packaged Optics |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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Job Title: Senior Application Engineer / Senior Field Application Engineer
Location: Ottawa, ON
Reports To: Senior Manager, Product Management
About Us:
Ranovus is a semiconductor company with global operations helping power the data behind next generation AI and data center networks. We design and build advanced hardware that moves massive amounts of information quickly and efficiently between computer systems in data centers around the world. Our technology improves performance while reducing energy use and environmental impact, supporting the rapid growth of AI and cloud services. At Ranovus, you’ll join a collaborative, inclusive team that values learning, flexibility, and meaningful work with global impact.
The Opportunity
Ranovus is seeking a Senior Application Engineer / Senior Field Application Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving customer adoption and design wins for our Odin™ Silicon Photonics platform.
This is a highly technical, customer‑facing role for a seasoned professional who thrives at the intersection of system architecture, hands‑on engineering, and strategic customer engagement. You will act as a trusted technical authority for customers while shaping product direction through deep collaboration with internal engineering and product teams.
How You’ll Contribute
- Own the technical engagement with key customers and partners, serving as the lead technical authority from early architecture discussions through deployment and production
- Drive strategic design wins with hyperscale’s, AI system builders, ASIC vendors, and system integrators by aligning Ranovus technology with customer roadmaps
- Partner closely with business development and marketing to identify high‑value applications, influence account strategy, and support long‑term customer success
- Translate complex customer requirements into clear technical inputs for product management and engineering teams, influencing architecture, features, and roadmap priorities
- Lead system integration, platform bring‑up, and debug activities for customer designs incorporating Ranovus silicon photonics solutions
- Deliver compelling technical demonstrations, deep‑dive reviews, and executive‑level presentations for customers and at major industry events
- Contribute to high‑quality technical collateral including application notes, reference designs, evaluation guides, and customer training material
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years of experience as a Field Application Engineer, Application Engineer, or System Engineer in a semiconductor, optical, or systems company
- Deep hands‑on expertise in high‑speed SerDes and electrical/optical interconnects, including hardware bring‑up and system‑level debug
- Strong background supporting datacenter, AI networking, or telecom customers in highly technical, customer‑driven environments
- Demonstrated success enabling new products, supporting customer evaluations, and securing production design wins
- Solid understanding of optical communications, silicon photonics, and data center architectures
- Working knowledge of industry standards and ecosystems such as IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, OIF, PCIe/CXL, and relevant MSAs
- Familiarity with AI networking infrastructure, including scale‑up and scale‑out system architectures
- Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at both engineering and senior technical leadership levels
- Strong analytical mindset with proven troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and system‑level thinking skills
- Comfortable operating with high autonomy in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional, and customer‑focused environment
Asset
- Experience with CPO, LPO, NPO, and pluggable optical module technologies
- Exposure to lasers, high‑speed optical transceivers, and photonic integrated circuits (PICs)
- Experience spanning hardware design, software interaction, system verification, and qualification
- Hands‑on experience supporting on‑site customer bring‑up and partner engagements
Required education
- Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related field
- Exceptional candidates with a bachelor’s degree and significant relevant experience will be considered
We appreciate the time you invest in exploring opportunities with us. At Ranovus, we believe diverse perspectives and a strong sense of belonging are essential to building innovative technology and resilient teams. If your experience does not match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, growth, and the unique strengths each person brings.
Ranovus is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including those from equity deserving and underrepresented communities. We are committed to an accessible recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available at any stage of the hiring process upon request by reaching out to our Talent team at [email protected].
We are committed to delivering a respectful and transparent candidate experience, with clear and timely communication at every stage of the process. From time to time, we may use technology to support elements of our hiring process. These tools are designed to enhance consistency and efficiency, not replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by people, guided by care, context, and fairness.
Thank you for your interest in joining Ranovus. We look forward to connecting with you.
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