Fidus Systems
Fidus Systems is a premier electronic system design and development company specializing in FPGA design, embedded software, ASIC RTL design and verification, hardware design, and signal integrity. Founded in 2001, Fidus serves a global clientele from its design centers in Ottawa, Waterloo, and San Jose.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2001
- Headquarters
- Canada
- CEO
- Alan Coady
About
What began in 2001 as a vision to provide excellence in electronic product development has blossomed into Fidus Systems, a North American leader in highly-specialized embedded system design services. From its headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, and with strategic design centers in Waterloo, Canada, and San Jose, California, Fidus embarked on a journey to transform complex technological challenges into market-ready solutions. The early years were focused on building a foundation of trust and dependability, values deeply embedded in the company's name – 'Fidus' meaning trustworthy and loyal. This commitment quickly established Fidus as a reliable partner for companies ranging from ambitious start-ups to Tier-1 multinationals. Over two decades, Fidus has navigated the rapidly evolving landscape of high-tech industries, consistently staying at the forefront of innovation. The company cultivated deep expertise in FPGA design, embedded software, hardware engineering, and signal integrity, successfully completing over 4,000 projects for more than 400 clients across diverse sectors including telecom/datacom, aerospace and defense, medical, consumer electronics, and semiconductors. This journey of growth was marked by significant milestones, including becoming an inaugural AMD Adaptive Computing Premier Partner, a testament to their technical prowess and collaborative spirit. Fidus's story is one of continuous adaptation, relentless pursuit of technical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to helping clients accelerate their product development cycles and achieve market success with cutting-edge, reliable electronic solutions. Their 'First Time Right' approach, combined with a passion for tackling the industry's toughest design challenges, continues to drive their narrative forward.
Open positions
PCB Layout Designer
Fidus Systems, an electronics design services firm, is hiring a PCB Layout Designer to create dense, high-speed, multi-layer PCB layouts for client products using Cadence Allegro, Mentor Expedition/PADS, or Altium, collaborating with hardware, signal integrity, mechanical, and manufacturing teams from placement through DFM and fabrication deliverables. Salary is $90,000-$125,000 CAD.
Hardware Designer
Hardware Designer at Fidus Systems architects and delivers high-speed electronic boards and systems (DDR, PCIe, SerDes up to 32Gbps) for client products — from schematic capture in OrCAD and simulation through lab bring-up, verification, and regulatory testing, while mentoring junior designers.
FPGA Designer
Fidus Systems, an electronics design services firm, is hiring an FPGA Designer (hybrid in Ottawa or Kitchener-Waterloo) to architect and build complex FPGA/CPLD systems for clients: RTL design in Verilog/VHDL, IP integration, simulation, timing closure, and lab bring-up/debug. Requires 5+ years of FPGA experience with Xilinx/Intel toolchains. Salary $125k–$160k CAD plus benefits.