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Senior Director, Technology

@ Qualcomm Canada ULC

Ottawa, Ontario

On-site10+ years experience
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Overview

Qualcomm Canada ULC is hiring a Senior Director, Technology in its ASIC IP group to lead Ethernet, UALink and OTN ASIC IP architecture for AI and datacenter products. The role manages and develops engineering staff while overseeing RTL, verification and architecture work.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Ethernet, UALink and OTN ASIC IP architecture for AI and datacenter
  • Architect, develop and document ASIC/IP designs
  • Write RTL in SystemVerilog, Verilog or VHDL
  • Build models to verify system architecture
  • Coach, mentor and develop engineering staff

Requirements summary:

  • MSEE with 8 years or BSEE with 10 years of ASIC or IP experience
  • Knowledge of Ethernet, ESUN, UALink and OTN protocols
  • Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM verification
  • Unix/Linux shell scripting and source control experience

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Employer posting date
2026-09-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-31
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience10+ years
Manages peopleYes
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyElectrical engineering, Science, Engineering

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Job description


Company:

Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path. Replacement Position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 9+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

Qualcomm ASIC IP builds industry-leading wired connectivity solutions that enable data to travel faster, more reliably, and with higher performance at lower power. Our technology is embedded in leading-edge semiconductors built to power global network and computer systems. It is an essential part of the core infrastructure enabling next generation services in data centres, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, data networking, autonomous vehicles, and solid-state storage.

Qualcomm ASIC IP has an exciting opportunity within its Ethernet Controller IP/Soft IP division for a up and coming technology focus ASIC Architect. The successful candidate will work within the team responsible for the architecture development of OTN / Ethernet / UALink Intellectual Property (IP).

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the Ethernet/UALink/OTN ASIC IP architecture development for AI and datacenter.
  • Work with design and verification teams in ASIC or ASIC IP projects
  • Interact with different functional groups for IP requirements and system requirements.
  • Architect, develop and document the ASIC/IP design
  • RTL development in SystemVerilog or Verilog V2K/VHDL
  • Architect and develop models to verify system architecture.
  • Provide oversight and direction to employees/teams in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
  • Coach, mentor and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and provide career development planning and opportunities.
  • Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.
  • Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for disagreement over ideas, conflict and expeditious conflict resolution, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, supportiveness, and working effectively together to enable each employee and the department to succeed.
  • Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action, with the assistance of HR, when necessary.
  • Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate Qualcomm ASIC information through department meetings, one-on-one meeting and appropriate email, IM, regular interpersonal communication.

What You’ll Need

  • MSEE with 8 years of experience or BSEE with 10 years of experience in ASIC or IP development
  • Standard Protocol knowledge – Ethernet, ESUN, UALink, OTN
  • Solid experience with VHDL, Verilog and SystemVerilog
  • Experience with ASIC tools
  • Experience in SystemVerilog+UVM
  • Excellent ability to use Randomized and Directed Verification Methodologies
  • Experience with Unix/Linux Shell scripting
  • Experience with source code revisioning systems, SVN, CVS, RCS e.g.

It’d Be Amazing If You Had

  • Experience in Ethernet, ESUN, UALink, OTN
  • Experience with Debugging Tools
  • Experience with PERL, TCL, Python and C/C++ programming

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 [email protected] 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.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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