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CAD 120000–160000/yr

Optical Systems Software Architect (Ottawa based role)

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Join Syntronic: Where Your Innovation Shapes the Future At Syntronic, we don't just follow industry trends—we set them! Join us in partnering with visionary companies and the brightest minds to turn ground-breaking ideas into reality.

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We are seeking individuals who want to: · Collaborate with top-tier clients on transformative, cutting-edge projects. · Engage with and learn from industry leaders · Innovate from concept to completion, ensuring high standards.

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Join Syntronic: Where Your Innovation Shapes the Future
At Syntronic, we don't just follow industry trends—we set them! Join us in partnering with visionary companies and the brightest minds to turn ground-breaking ideas into reality. Imagine working on cutting-edge telecom advancements, pioneering automotive tech, life-saving healthcare innovations, and next-gen industrial automation. Our projects are diverse, impactful, and at the forefront of technological innovation. Be a part of something extraordinary!

Who are we?:
Syntronic is a global leader in design and development, specializing in electronics, electro-mechanics, and software. We’re not just a company; we’re a community of innovators. Our teams work on projects that define the future—from creating state-of-the-art communication systems and autonomous vehicles to advancing IoT solutions that revolutionize everyday life. At Syntronic, your work will make a real difference.

What we're looking for:
We are seeking individuals who want to:
·        Collaborate with top-tier clients on transformative, cutting-edge projects.
·        Engage with and learn from industry leaders
·        Innovate from concept to completion, ensuring high standards.
·        Gain international experience on global projects.
·        Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that supports new ideas.
·        Explore multiple sectors like telecommunications, automotive, healthcare, and industrial automation.

We are seeking an Optical Systems Software Architect to define the software architecture and control strategy for next-generation DWDM optical transport systems. In this role, you will translate complex photonic system behavior into scalable, software-driven architectures. You will work across systems, software, and hardware teams to ensure robust, high-performance control of optical line systems in carrier-grade networks.

  • Define software architecture for Layer 0 control and management of optical transport systems (DWDM, ROADMs, line systems)
  • Translate optical system requirements into software specifications, control models, and algorithms
  • Define system behavior for optical power control, wavelength stability, and signal integrity
  • Architect software-driven control loops for managing photonic components (lasers, VOAs, amplifiers, modulators)
  • Collaborate with optical design teams to model and abstract physical-layer behavior into software systems
  • Work closely with embedded/software teams to guide implementation and ensure architectural alignment
  • Define interfaces for system control and observability (telemetry, alarms, performance monitoring)
  • Contribute to fault, performance, and configuration management at Layer 0
  • Support definition of protection and restoration strategies from a system behavior perspective
  • Evaluate trade-offs between performance, scalability, cost, and operational complexity
  • Drive alignment with industry standards (ITU-T, OpenROADM, OpenConfig, GMPLS)
  • Produce clear architecture documentation, system models, and technical specifications
  • Participate in cross-functional design reviews and technical decision-making
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong background in software/system architecture for telecom or embedded systems
  • Experience working with or modeling optical transport systems (DWDM, ROADMs, transponders)
  • Understanding of Layer 0 (physical optical layer) concepts: optical power, wavelength control, signal propagation
  • Experience defining or implementing control loops and system-level algorithms
  • Familiarity with distributed systems or embedded software architectures
  • Experience translating complex physical or hardware behavior into software abstractions and models
  • Knowledge of telecom management domains: fault, performance, and configuration management
  • Familiarity with network data models and interfaces (YANG, OpenConfig, TAPI, etc.)
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across software, hardware, and systems teams
  • Excellent communication and ability to drive technical alignment
  • Experience architecting software for photonic or optical control systems
  • Background in control theory, signal processing, or system modeling
  • Experience with large-scale optical deployments or carrier-grade systems
  • Familiarity with AI/ML approaches for optical performance optimization
  • Proven technical leadership across multi-disciplinary engineering teams

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    Markham, Canada
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    Who can apply
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    Posted
    March 24, 2026
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    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    May 12, 2026

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