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The Opportunity:
4 month work term: May – August 2025
How You Will Contribute:
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic student to help develop and evolve the automation infrastructure used for our next generation ASIC devices. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the infrastructure, design and integration of Ciena’s intellectual property into our next generation of ASICs. We are looking for students who have an interest in ASIC and Hardware Design with an interest in design, verification, and scripting.
In this role, you will..
Work with a fast-paced team developing large scale DSP ASICs for optical communications. There are two key jobs we are hiring for. Students will be trained and will have access to key engineers while working on these projects. Some projects can be extended to 8 months.
Develop Key Metrics extraction Tool
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Understand the ASIC Standard cell flow
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Using advanced search and analytical techniques, extract key metrics from ASIC characterization data
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Present the data in a suitable tabular and graphical format.
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Work with Key engineers to understand the flow and how it impacts the key metrics when choosing an ASIC fow.
HTML Reporting and Design Extraction
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Summarise the current findings into a generated HTML report. Findings to report:
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VT Mix
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Power Summary
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synth summary
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STA summary
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etc
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ASIC Verification Methodology (Matthew)
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Develop and enhance Python scripts to improve out developers' productivity and product quality, examples include the following:
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simulation regression launching, reporting and analysis (collating data and reporting using Python).
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optimizing our build and debug workflow.
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implementing a relational database application to assist in debug and reporting.
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Interact daily with other developers and team leads for guidance and support
You will gain…
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Experience building complex scripts and applications using Excel, Python, TCL
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A deeper understanding of ASIC and Hardware techniques
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First-hand exposure to real world class ASIC developments using the latest ASIC technologies
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A strong sense of responsibility for quality and completion of assigned tasks
The Must Haves:
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Programming experience (ideally using at least one of Java, Python, or System Verilog)
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Familiarity with Linux based development environments
Assets:
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Previous experience ASIC or FPGA development programs
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Experience using Jenkins
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Experience contributing to open-source projects
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Strong analytical and debugging skills
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Familiarity with Agile JIRA, Confluence, GIT
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Interest in applying Machine Learning and AI techniques
The pay range for this position is $24.50-$33.00/hour
Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.
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