Firmware Design Engineer

Cadence Design Systems

High Speed SERDES PHY Firmware Design Engineer joining Cadence's team developing physical IP for high-speed serial-link protocols. Contributing to all phases of firmware development from architecture to customer deployment.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$73,500 - CA$136,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in firmware architecture development and implementation, with strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python. Proficient in debugging and validating firmware and hardware functionality, alongside a solid understanding of wireline communication principles and mixed signal circuit design.

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Firmware Architecture DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingWireline Communication PrinciplesMixed Signal Circuit Design

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Hard Skills

Firmware ImplementationDebuggingValidation TestingDigital Signal ProcessingSystem Characterization

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Verification SimulationsSystem Level Prototype Control Software

Certifications & Qualifications

BSc in Electrical EngineeringMSc in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

High Speed SERDESElectrical EngineeringProduct EngineeringSystem ValidationIP Issues

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribution during firmware architecture development and implementation of the defined firmware features.
Working closely with verification team to debug and fix the FW issues found with verification simulations.
Involvement during post-silicon testing and validation to identify any FW and HW related functionality and performance issues and implement any necessary FW improvements to address these issues.
Interaction with Product Engineering, System Validation and Design team to debug IP issues in the field and provide hot fixes.
Help to build system level prototype control software to develop/validate adaptation, equalization, and control algorithms for high speed SERDES.
Implement assigned FW features and work closely with verification and validation team to ensure the functionality and robustness of the implemented features.
Support of Validation team during electrical and system characterization.
Support of Product Engineering team during customer deployment of the IP.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering
Solid programming knowledge in C/C++ and Python
Understanding of wireline communication principles
Knowledge in mixed signal circuit design and digital signal processing techniques
Strong problem solving and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid vacation and holidays
leave of absence programs
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Tax Free Savings (TFSA) plan for post-tax investment savings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
group health coverage that includes dental, vision and Emotional Wellbeing Support (EAP) benefits for you and your eligible dependents.
employee and dependent Life insurance
short-term and long-term disability
Global Travel Medical coverage
Business Travel Accident Insurance
funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)