[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Lumentum Holdings jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lumentum-holdings/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Lumentum Holdings · Canada - Ottawa # FPGA Designer Canada - Ottawa $93,400 - $133,400 Design Listed on Lumentum Holdings’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Lumentum Holdings’s careers site →](https://lumentum.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LITE/job/Canada---Ottawa-Bill-Leathem/FPGA-Designer_2026533-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Lumentum Holdings](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lumentum-holdings/) / FPGA Designer ## Job description It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year. ### Position Title FPGA Designer Employment Type: Full-time, Existing vacancy Location: Ottawa (On-Site) About Lumentum At Lumentum, we’re building the tech behind the world’s fastest networks and most advanced systems. Our optical and photonic solutions power everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers, telecom, and advanced manufacturing. We’re a global team of innovators working where light meets technology, solving big challenges that keep the world connected and moving forward. If shaping the future of connectivity excites you, you’ll fit right in. Why You’ll Love This Role At Lumentum, we are searching for Canada’s brightest young minds engineers and innovators who want to build the next generation of optical technology. If you are driven by curiosity, eager to solve real-world challenges, and excited about developing groundbreaking optical systems, this is your opportunity. Join us in designing the future of optical cloud & networking technology our advanced photonic modules power the world’s voice and internet traffic, and we need your expertise to take them to the next level. This is not just another job; this is your chance to define & design what’s next in photonics. ### What You’ll Be Doing While the primary focus of this role is FPGA design, you will also support simulation and lab testing activities to ensure comprehensive design validation. In addition to working closely with the rest of the FPGA team, you will collaborate with other R&D engineering groups, including hardware, firmware, algorithms, and product verification. ### FPGA design Implementation of control and datapath logic. IP core configuration and integration. ### Verification Support test plan creation & simulation environment development. Assist with debugging activities. Review coverage reports and provide guidance to improve simulation coverage. ### Lab validation & debugging Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers for cross-functional integration and lab validation to ensure system-level performance goals are met. Develop and execute scripts for automated testing. ### Synthesis & optimization Constraints implementation and optimization, thorough analysis of build and timing reports to ensure robustness. ### Documentation Create and maintain high-quality design and test documentation, contributing to project knowledge bases and future reference. ### What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications: Experience in ASIC or FPGA design and simulation using Verilog/SystemVerilog Experience with synthesis, constraints, timing analysis, clock domain crossing. Experience with AMD(Xilinx) or Altera FPGAs and tools. Collaborative team player who works effectively with cross-functional groups and contributes to multi-designer projects. Clear, robust, and well commented coding style. Problem solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills. Thorough and detail-oriented approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ### Assets Experience with SystemVerilog Assertions, advanced verification methodologies, and coverage analysis. Experience with embedded processor SoC design Experience with PCIe, DDR memory, and AXI interfaces - Knowledge of digital signal processing concepts - Familiarity with VHDL, C, Csh, Tcl, Python, Perl Experience developing in a Linux environment Perks You’ll Love Flexible time off Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental) Tuition reimbursement and career growth support A workplace built for you: free gym, games room, prayer room Subsidized meals, free coffee/tea Employee stock options and incentive plans A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture Salary Range: $93,400 - $133,400 CAD (flexible). Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. In line with our commitment to being a great place to work, Lumentum offers competitive total rewards which may include annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive health and welfare benefits. Join a Team That’s Shaping the Future At Lumentum, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a launchpad for creativity and innovation. We’re committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principles—Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Win—aren’t just words; they’re the heart of what we do. Let’s Build a Brighter Future Together! We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger, sparks creativity, and drives our success. Please contact us at talentacquisition@lumentum.com to request accommodation. Join us—your future starts here! ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Canada - Ottawa - Pay: $93,400 - $133,400[Apply on Lumentum Holdings’s careers site →](https://lumentum.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LITE/job/Canada---Ottawa-Bill-Leathem/FPGA-Designer_2026533-1) ## More jobs at Lumentum Holdings ### [Electrical Engineer/FPGA Designer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lumentum-holdings/jobs/36c858b27f613bddbc61/) Canada - Ottawa ### [Senior FPGA Design/Verification Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lumentum-holdings/jobs/51c4972f89f76d14c835/) Canada - Ottawa ### [Advanced Packaging & Integration Co-op Student](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lumentum-holdings/jobs/9cb3ec918c732cf5953b/) Canada - Ottawa ### [Director, AI Engineering – Enterprise AI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lumentum-holdings/jobs/114886569d77cf8c4973/) Canada - Ottawa ### [Electrical Engineer Co-op/Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lumentum-holdings/jobs/0281400eb8d14f945ae1/) Canada - Ottawa ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [FPGA prototyping/FPGA design Engineer (Lead/Staff)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/5b9026c1d4f3d7d6d43a/) Qualcomm · Bangalore, India ### [FPGA Designer Coop (Waterdown, CAN)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/17990ccd5a639130a8e5/) L3Harris Technologies · Waterdown, Ontario ### [Logic Designer and FPGA Team Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/9caed5319a40e3786e7f/) Johnson & Johnson · Yokneam, Haifa District, Israel ### [Logic Designer and FPGA Tech Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/31d9e65a3e54b75e7314/) Johnson & Johnson · Yokneam, Haifa District, Israel ### [研究院-逻辑设计工程师-fpga-成都](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hikvision/jobs/6c5736048f98c5975a2e/) Hikvision · 四川省成都市 OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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