OverviewJoin Syntronic: Where Your Innovation Shapes the Future At Syntronic, we partner with visionary companies and the brightest minds to turn ground-breaking ideas into reality. Our projects span telecom advancements, automotive tech, healthcare innovations, and industrial automation. Who we areSyntronic is a global leader in design and development, specializing in electronics, electro-mechanics, and software. We work on projects that define the future and create state-of-the-art systems across communication, autonomous vehicles, and IoT solutions. What we’re looking forWe are seeking individuals who want to: Collaborate with top-tier clients on transformative, cutting-edge projects. Engage with 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. RoleOptical Systems Software Architect to define the software architecture and control strategy for next-generation DWDM optical transport systems. Translate complex photonic system behavior into scalable, software-driven architectures. Work across systems, software, and hardware teams to ensure robust, high-performance control of optical line systems in carrier-grade networks. This role is full-time on-site in Ottawa and will require relocation to Ottawa. What you’ll doDefine 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. What you’ll need5+ 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 What will make us love youExperience 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 $120,000 - $160,000 a year This posting is for an active vacancy. This role is full-time on-site in Ottawa and will require relocation to Ottawa. #SyntronicP1 What you’ll love about usAt Syntronic, our employees are our greatest asset. We foster innovation, collaboration, and excellence, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a global community that values creativity and diversity. Ready to Shape the Future with Us?If you’re ready to elevate your career and be part of a team that’s making a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and embark on your journey with Syntronic, where your ideas and innovations can truly make a difference. This description may be used by AI tools in the hiring process; final hiring decisions are made by humans. If you would like more information about data processing, please contact us.#J-18808-Ljbffr