Systems Architect

Job Title: Systems Architect

Location: Quebec City, QC (Hybrid)

Position Type

• Permanent, Full-Time

About EXFO

EXFO is a global leader in intelligent test, monitoring, and analytics solutions for the telecommunications industry. Our technologies support the world's leading communication service providers, network equipment manufacturers, and cloud service providers.

With more than 2,000 employees across 25 countries, EXFO is the global leader in fiber optic testing and the world's largest provider of active service assurance solutions. Our hardware and software solutions help customers accelerate technology transformations related to fiber optics, 5G, virtualization, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Software Development Group Manager, the Systems Architect is responsible for the technological vision and architecture of EXFO's reflectometry products. Acting as the technical leader, you will define the overall system architecture, decompose complex systems into subsystems, evaluate technical solutions, and ensure that product requirements, performance objectives, and technology roadmaps are successfully achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the overall solution and define the system architecture.
• Develop and maintain the technology roadmap to support future product and business needs.
• Decompose complex systems into subsystems and coordinate their integration.
• Explore multiple technical solutions and perform trade-off analyses.
• Recommend architectures aligned with performance, cost, and manufacturability objectives.
• Define, structure, and maintain traceability of system requirements.
• Ensure product requirements are achieved through verification and validation activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate R&D risks.
• Support development teams and participate in design reviews.
• Actively participate in Product Owner Sync meetings and Agile Scrum ceremonies.
• Document R&D activities and contribute to R&D tax credit documentation.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Desired Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant R&D experience.
• Proven experience in systems architecture.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and/or imaging systems.
• Experience with multidisciplinary systems architecture.
• Knowledge of optics/photonics, acquisition electronics, and signal processing.
• Knowledge of reflectometry measurement systems.
• Strong technical leadership skills.
• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary development teams is considered an asset.
• Fluent in both English and French (spoken and written).
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will also be considered.

Why Join EXFO?

• Join a global leader in telecommunications technology.
• Work on innovative products that shape the future of network technologies.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary, and stimulating work environment.
• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

English is required for this position, as the role involves frequent verbal and written communication with customers, partners, suppliers, and colleagues located outside of Quebec.

EXFO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.