About this role
Ottawa, ON, Canada | Full-Time | Ranovus
About Us
Ranovus is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, developing next-generation co-packaged optics (CPO) solutions for AI and data center interconnects. Our Odin optical engine integrates a Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser, Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC), and ASIC into a single co-packaged module – delivering the performance and density required by hyperscale AI infrastructure.
The Role
The System Verification & Control Algorithm Engineer develops and runs behavioral simulations and control verification tests for the Ranovus Odin optical engine. Working in SystemVerilog, Verilog-A, and RTL, you will validate control algorithms, bring-up sequences, and link training before silicon is available -- ensuring firmware and ASIC logic are correct before the first chip arrives. You will also verify closed-loop control algorithms that calibrate and stabilize PIC components such as bias and wavelength locking loops.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain SystemVerilog behavioral models of PIC, ASIC, and Laser subsystems for pre-silicon system simulation.
- Build and run control verification testbenches: mission mode, bring-up sequences, link training, OE calibration, and fault recovery state machines.
- Verify closed-loop (feedback) control algorithms used to calibrate and stabilize Photonic components – including modulator bias control, ring wavelength locking loops, and laser power regulation.
- Run corner case simulations across PVT (process, voltage, temperature) conditions and aging scenarios.
- Correlate simulation results against lab measurements to validate model accuracy.
- Support pre-silicon firmware validation in collaboration with the FW team.
Required Qualifications
- MSc. in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 5+ years, in digital or mixed-signal verification using SystemVerilog.
- Understanding of closed-loop (feedback) control concepts for photonic component control (bias/wavelength locking loops) and hardware bring-up sequencing.
- Basic understanding of optical/photonic components: micro-ring modulators, photodetectors, and laser sources.
- Python or MATLAB for scripting, data analysis, and regression automation.
Nice To Have
- Experience with optical or photonic system simulation.
- Familiarity with SPICE or mixed-signal analog simulation.
- Exposure to SerDes or high-speed interface IP verification.
What You'll Do
You will play a key role in advancing next-generation laser products from development through qualification. By combining hands-on characterization, automation development, reliability testing, and machine vision inspection, you will help establish the data, tools, and processes needed to bring high-performance laser products into production. Working closely with R&D, qualification and reliability teams, packaging suppliers, and external test providers, you will contribute directly to the successful commercialization of cutting-edge photonic technologies.
You Belong At Ranovus
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 doesn’t 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 on request. Reach out to our Talent team at [email protected] for support.
We are committed to a respectful and transparent candidate experience, with clear and timely communication at every stage. We use AI tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools help with consistency and efficiency, but they don’t replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by people, guided by care, context, and fairness.
Thank you for your interest in this role, an existing vacancy on our team. We look forward to connecting with you.