We'd strongly prefer to hire a candidate based in or willing to relocate to the Toronto area. That being said, we will consider candidates based in the Boston area who are willing to travel to our Toronto office at least once per quarter. Work hours are flexible, but meetings are typically scheduled between 9 AM and 5 PM Eastern Time.

The salary range for this role is $215,000 - $235,000 CAD, dependent on skills and experience. This role reports to Steve Boyle, Director of Engineering. This is a full-time position. We'd strongly prefer to hire a candidate based in or willing to relocate to the Toronto area.

That being said, we will consider candidates based in the Boston area who are willing to travel to our Toronto office at least once per quarter. Work hours are flexible, but meetings are typically scheduled between 9 AM and 5 PM Eastern Time. The salary range for this role is $215,000 - $235,000 CAD, dependent on skills and experience.

This role reports to Steve Boyle, Director of Engineering. Serve as lead architect for Synex's next-generation system, designing and prototyping novel hardware architectures and translating theoretical concepts into practical engineering solutions. Drive technical exploration through simulation, experimentation, and rapid iteration to identify and resolve key technical risks.

Work across a variety of projects, from early technical development through design refinement and subsystem implementation. Collaborate closely with research scientists, hardware engineers, software teams, and the product team, connecting theory, modelling, and user needs to real-world system performance. Provide technical leadership and mentorship, helping elevate engineering rigour, experimentation practices, and problem-solving approaches across the team.

Significant experience leading advanced hardware development, including taking unconventional technical concepts from early-stage research, pressure-testing them, and translating them into working systems.



A track record of taking unconventional technical concepts from architecture through to working systems, pressure-testing where standard solutions don't apply and figuring out what to build. Some experience working in a medical device development environment.

Proficiency with scientific computing and simulation tools such as COMSOL, HFSS, ADS, MATLAB, or Python. The ability to collaborate closely with engineering leadership, project management, and the product team to help define technical approaches, scope work, shape development roadmaps, and account for user needs. Comfort mentoring more junior engineers to contribute to a collaborative, high-performing engineering environment.

About Synex Medical

While achieving significant milestones can require extra effort and collaboration, we also prioritize rest and self-care to maintain our team's well-being. We support taking time for personal and family commitments so you can maintain a fulfilling life outside of work. Developing strong social connections helps tie us together even when we are located in different places.

We routinely meet in our regional offices for paid company lunches, learning sessions, and social events. We collaborate with external partners from academia and industry to review and provide feedback on our work, ensuring scientific rigour and accountability. Internally, we promote psychological safety through regular employee check-ins, anonymous surveys, and multiple avenues for reporting concerns, including an online reporting tool.

These measures foster a supportive and open setting where employees feel safe voicing their concerns and contributing to the company’s success. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: We cover 100% of the premiums for our employees.

Flexible Time Off: We don't place annual limits on vacation and sick days, and we require that you take at least 3 weeks of vacation each year (not counting company holidays!).

Parental Leave: We provide 6 months of fully paid leave for all parents - whether you're a birthing, non-birthing, or adoptive parent. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring Synex Medical does not use automated AI systems to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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