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A disruptive innovator? An entrepreneurial problem solver?  Looking for your next challenge?  Consider joining the Edgewater Wireless team.

Opportunities at Edgewater Wireless

We’re looking for some extraordinary people to join our growing team:

  • Principal / Lead Digital and Mixed Signal Radio Architect (Wi-Fi)
  • VP, Business Development (Silicon Solutions and IP Licensing)
  • Senior RF IC Design Engineer
  • RF IC Design Engineer
  • Project Assistant

Principal / Lead Digital and Mixed Signal Radio Architect (Wi-Fi)

Location: Kanata, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid work arrangement possible)

Company Overview: Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. is the leading innovator in Spectrum Slicing technology, developing advanced Wi-Fi silicon solutions, access points, and IP licensing designed to meet high-density and high-quality-of-service needs. Our patented, standards-leading Multi-Channel/Link technology revolutionizes Wi-Fi by enabling multiple concurrent channels per radio, addressing the growing demand for high-performance wireless connectivity. Edgewater is redefining the economics of Wi-Fi, enabling service providers to maximize their infrastructure investments while delivering next-generation performance today.

Position Overview: We seek a highly experienced and motivated Principal / Lead Digital and Mixed Signal Radio Architect to spearhead the architecture, design, and development of our next-generation Wi-Fi silicon solutions. This pivotal role involves defining the technical direction, significant initial hands-on technical contribution, and foundational team leadership as we build our capabilities. You will be instrumental in innovating and defining our strategy for cutting-edge mixed-signal chipsets, incorporating advanced technologies for Analog Front-Ends (AFEs), high-speed ADCs/DACs, and exploring novel AI/ML-driven baseband processing techniques for standards including Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 8 and beyond. This role requires building and leading a new team, potentially comprising in-house and subcontracted resources, evolving from a primarily hands-on focus towards greater technical oversight as the team grows. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of mixed-signal design, wireless communication systems, Wi-Fi standards, baseband algorithms, AI/ML potential in communications, and have a proven track record of leading complex silicon projects from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and lead the development of complex mixed-signal Wi-Fi chipsets, defining subsystem requirements and optimizing system performance, power, area, and cost trade-offs.
  • Perform hands-on design and analysis of critical blocks, including AFEs, ADCs/DACs, PLLs, filters, and baseband processing units.
  • Investigate, define, and drive innovation in advanced baseband algorithms, including identifying and potentially implementing AI/ML techniques for functions like channel estimation, equalization, interference mitigation, beamforming, and adaptive modulation/coding.
  • Drive block-level specifications and oversee the design process, ensuring alignment between analog, digital, and firmware/software teams.
  • Establish and oversee mixed-signal simulation flows, validation strategies, and silicon bring-up/characterization.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a nascent team of digital, analog, and mixed-signal engineers (including managing external/subcontracted resources), fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
  • Collaborate closely with algorithm developers, firmware engineers, and system architects to ensure end-to-end system functionality and performance.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging standards (e.g., Wi-Fi 7/8 features like MLO, 320MHz channels, 4K QAM), and advancements in mixed-signal design, baseband processing, and AI/ML for wireless communications.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field, with a strong focus on RF, Mixed-Signal IC design, or Communication Systems.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in digital and mixed-signal IC design, with significant experience in wireless communication chipsets (preferably Wi-Fi).
  • Proven experience architecting and implementing complex mixed-signal SoCs, including AFEs, high-speed data converters (ADC/DAC), PLLs, and RF transceivers.
  • Deep understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) concepts and their application in wireless baseband processing (e.g., filtering, FFTs, equalization, demodulation, channel coding).
  • Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi standards (Wi-Fi 6/7/8) and their silicon implementation challenges.
  • Demonstrated experience leading silicon development projects; experience building or managing engineering teams is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, SystemVerilog, Verilog-AMS).
  • Experience with mixed-signal design flows, verification methodologies, layout considerations, and silicon validation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with experience coordinating diverse technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience applying AI/ML techniques to wireless communication problems (e.g., physical layer optimization, MAC layer enhancements, network management).
  • Familiarity with baseband algorithm development and implementation in hardware (RTL).
  • Experience with digitally-assisted analog techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with deep sub-micron CMOS technologies.
  • Experience with Edgewater’s Spectrum Slicing technology or other multi-channel approaches such as leveraged in DOCSIS or 5G.

What we offer:

  • Groundbreaking, disruptive innovation
  • This is a unique opportunity to be a key, early leader in building a new team and defining the architecture for Edgewater’s next-generation Wi-Fi silicon, directly shaping the future of our core technology and shaping the global Wi-Fi standard.
  • Join a leading innovator in wireless technology and drive advancements in areas like mixed-signal design, Wi-Fi 7/8, and cutting-edge AI/ML applications for communications.
  • Start with deep hands-on technical contribution and grow into a broader leadership role as you build and mentor your team. We support professional development to help you achieve your career goals.
  • Work in a stimulating environment where collaboration and innovation thrive, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to careers@edgewaterwireless.com. Please include “Principal / Lead Digital and Mixed Signal Radio Architect (Wi-Fi)” in the subject line.

NOTE: We’re looking for candidates who think differently, who want to change the game, not just play in it. Please tell us what makes you exceptional and what will make you an outstanding part of the team at Edgewater Wireless.

Vice President, Business Development (Silicon Solutions and IP Licensing)

This individual will be directly responsible for building the company’s ecosystem of silicon partnerships, alliances and customers. This entrepreneurial role focuses on new business development and sales with global partners and customers. In a senior-level, hands-on business development role, the candidate will target select semiconductor and equipment manufacturers globally. Experience and understanding of silicon solution sales is essential.

If you are a self-starter who would like to drive your success, please contact us today at careers@edgewaterwireless.com

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Work directly with the company’s executive team to develop new customers, partners, OEMs and ODMs for groundbreaking silicon solutions and IP licensing
  • Achieve sales goals within the established schedules, guidelines and standards
  • Work to establish and further relationships and business opportunities with leading businesses in an established market and open new markets.
  • Coordinate with company-wide business development and product development efforts. Identifying business opportunities, penetrating accounts and driving business and technical activities
  • Promote Spectrum Slicing solutions to the target customers/markets and at major industry events
  • Work with global partners and equipment manufacturers
  • Generate product design wins for Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing solutions
  • Technical understanding of wireless and networking technologies

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ten (10) years of semiconductor industry experience
  • Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Deep understanding of Wi-Fi and wireless industry
  • Entrepreneurial with a high level of initiative and ambition

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to understand and present Edgewater’s vision, strategy and innovative approach to C-level
  • Experience and knowledge of wireless networking, video, and IT equipment
  • High level of initiative and ambition
  • Provide feedback on product performance in the field as well as competitive products and new/desired features and capabilities
  • 50% travel or more

NOTE: We’re looking for candidates who think differently, who want to change the game, not just play in it. Please tell us what makes you exceptional and what will make you an outstanding part of the team at Edgewater Wireless.

Senior RF IC Design Engineer

This individual will be responsible for developing advanced mixed signal analog/RF ICs for Edgewater Wireless System products. These ICs include classical RF/IF/analog circuits such as LNA, PA, mixers, VCAs, analog/digital PLLs and filters, and proprietary mixed-signal circuits. Connect with us at careers@edgewaterwireless.com

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Lab characterization and system performance tests and system development activities
  • Fundamental understanding of analog/RF integrated circuits
  • Excellent knowledge of analog/RF IC design, layout, and verification methodologies
  • Experience with CMOS, BiCMOS IC design and lab characterization
  • Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams 
  • Tenacity and propensity to do what it takes to deliver results and meet delivery dates

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ year experience in analog/RF IC development
  • An MS EE equivalent minimum, PhD preferred

Desired Skills

  • Excellent understanding of wireless transceiver architectures and design trade offs
  • Experience with SiGe IC design
  • Fluency in RF system-level specifications
  • Extensive experience in lab characterization
  • Experience with IC production and foundry interaction
  • Demonstrated track record delivering quality products in complete product cycles.
  • Ability to assume technical lead role to lead and mentor more junior design staff
  • Experience work with outsourced subsystem design teams
  • Strong team player

NOTE: We’re looking for candidates who think differently, who want to change the game, not just play in it. Tell us what makes you exceptional and will make you an outstanding part of the team at Edgewater Wireless.

RF IC Design Engineer

This individual will work in a team responsible for development of advanced mixed signal analog/RF ICs for Edgewater Wireless System products. These ICs include classical RF/IF/analog circuits such as LNA, PA, mixers, VCAs, analog/digital PLLs and filters, and proprietary mixed-signal circuits. Connect with us at careers@edgewaterwireless.com

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Lab characterization and system performance tests and system development activities
  • Fundamental understanding of analog/RF integrated circuits
  • Excellent knowledge of analog/RF IC design, layout, and verification methodologies
  • Experience with CMOS, BiCMOS IC design and lab characterization
  • Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams 
  • Tenacity and propensity to do what it takes to deliver results and meet delivery dates

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2+ year experience in analog/RF IC development
  • An MS EE equivalent minimum, PhD preferred

Desired Skills

  • Knowledge of Analog and/or RF IC design, layout, and verification methodologies
  • Fluency in RF system-level specifications
  • Deep understanding of RF device modeling, including but not limited to device noise parameters, mismatch, linearity inductor modeling
  • Insights into packaging effects, supply isolations, high frequency ESD structures, and circuit layout for optimum RF performance
  • Extensive experience in lab characterization
  • Experience with IC production and foundry interaction
  • Demonstrated track record delivering quality products in complete product cycles
  • Ability to assume technical lead role to lead and mentor more junior design staff
  • Experience work with outsourced subsystem design teams
  • Strong team player

NOTE: We’re looking for candidates who think differently, who want to change the game, not just play in it. Tell us what makes you exceptional and will make you an outstanding part of the team at Edgewater Wireless.

Project Assistant

We have an immediate opening for a Project Assistant. The successful applicant must have leadership qualities, take initiative, communicate effectively and work well under pressure. Connect with us at careers@edgewaterwireless.com

Roles & Responsibilities

  • General office support for a small telecom engineering development team
  • Limited effort for
    • shipping products to support pre-sales
    • tracking receivables
  • Purchasing for engineering group from key equipment and material vendors
  • Coordinate with external supplier for material and project deliverables
  • Perform simple accounting tasks, including invoicing and budget tracking
  • Arrange & schedule meetings for Engineering team and for Senior staff

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate degree required in Business or Technology related area
  • 2+ years’ experience working in an office setting

Desired Skills

  • Proven proficiency with MS Office; Excel, Word, Power Point
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects
  • Customer-service oriented
  • Able to complete complex administrative tasks with minimal supervision
  • Individual in this role will have opportunities for increasing responsibilities in multiple areas
  • Computer or electronics education and ability take on technical tasks e.g. Data gathering/analysis, able to code Visual Basic macros in Excel, and possibly Hardware lab support; running operating test equipment with guidance etc.
  • Familiarity with MS Visio, Access Database

NOTE: We’re looking for candidates who think differently, who want to change the game, not just play in it. Tell us what makes you exceptional and will make you an outstanding part of the team at Edgewater Wireless.