Fidus Systems Inc. Hiring for Solutions Architect, Software at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Job Description: Position: Solutions Architect, Software
Location: Ottawa, Kitchener-Waterloo, Texas, California, or United States

Headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design center locations in Waterloo and San Jose, Fidus is a global leader and dynamic high-tech design firm. Fidus specializes in leading-edge electronic product development. Our hardware, software, FPGA, and signal integrity teams innovate, design, and deliver next-generation products for clients in emerging technology markets.

Fidus leads in system, hardware, and embedded software design, providing a technical advantage to our global clients, from tech giants to start-ups. We work on leading edge technologies within High-Speed Communication, High Resolution Video, and High-Performance Computing.

Established in 2001, Fidus successfully completed over 3,000 projects for over 300 customers by serving diverse clientele at such industries as Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace and Defence, Consumer, Semiconductors, Industrial/Automotive Controls, and Medical. Being the inaugural Xilinx Premier North American Design Services member means that we have great FPGA designers with leading edge expertise, and we solve some of the customers toughest design challenges.

We are seeking a Solutions Architect that will have a critical role in understanding technical project requirements, for existing and potential clients, to assess whether the opportunity will be a good fit. Once an opportunity fit is assessed, the Solutions Architect will be responsible for developing a solution path, preparing an estimate for the work, and highlighting the risks and mitigation strategies.

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What’s in it for You: *

• Working with a Proudly Tier 1 High-Tech Design House at a Rapidly Expanding Industry: We work on advanced technologies that enable Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Autonomous Vehicles, and Fin tech.
• Join an Evolving Company: Make your voice heard and create the change you want to see
• Join During Rapid Growth Mode: Within the past year our growth achieved over 55% and we have continued strong projections for 2022, you’re joining at an exciting time in Fidus history
• Work with Cutting Edge Technology: You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of leading technologies, and be part of a team that solves the hard problems that new technologies present
• Generous Benefits Package and Company Culture: Our employees are everything to us. Featuring a full benefits package, healthy work/life balance, and a company culture where you feel like you are a part of a family

A Look into the Solutions Architect at Fidus

• Work directly with potential and existing clients to understand their needs, then develop their requirements;
• Architect a solution that meets the Client’s needs;
• Develop a plan, identify risks and mitigation strategies, and estimate the work required, to deliver a client solution;
• Understand and present Fidus’ resource skill capabilities and work approach;
• Discuss, promote, defend, and, if necessary, refine, the work approach and estimate;
• Evaluate and understand solutions, to partition programs into logical segments;
• Undertake project work as required;
• Assist in identifying and developing new Fidus products;
• Assist in identifying new areas of investment and research & development.

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Attributes & Qualifications Required: *

• Bachelor’s degree in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or the equivalent;
• Ideally at least seven (7) years of design background as a Senior Embedded Software Designer featuring Linux, various RTOS, control loops, and network management;
• Strong knowledge and hands-on design experience with FPGA’s and hardware;
• Concise communication skills;
• Excellent listening, understanding, and extrapolation skills;
• Professional and personable;
• Enjoys travel, which is anticipated to be 1 week per month, typically within North America;
• Proven experience with giving presentations to small-to-medium sized groups.

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Thank you for your interest in Fidus. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Fidus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer._

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Job Details

Location:
Ottawa, Kitchener-Waterloo, Texas, California, or United States

Job Term:
Permanent

Job Category:
Sales

Job Type: Permanent