As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
- As a senior digital design engineer, you are expected to read and understand the architecture and functional requirements specification document(s) and communicate and collaborate with systems engineers and architects
- You will produce an implementation specification document and have it reviewed by your team, architects, analog designers if applicable
- You are accountable for the creation and integration of new and existing RTL and/or C source code, algorithms and functions
- You are held responsible for designer testing of your code as well as debugging of your code during simulation and regression verification
- You will assist the verification team in determining coverage and provide design assertions and waivers as needed
- You are held responsible for crafting timing constraints for your code, and will participate in synthesis log reviews, constraint reviews, timing report analysis, layout and backend reviews
- You will be involved in lab validation of the product and its prototype if applicable
- You are expected to report on status updates on a regular basis
- Electrical or computer engineering, or other applicable scientific degree at the BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc level
- Proficiency above the intermediate level with use of System Verilog for design
- A highly motivated self-starter, able to work independently, while being a team player
- Ability to methodically solve complex technical problems
- Excellent organization, written and oral (English) communication skills
- Familiarity with digital (including formal) verification methods
- Experience with digital design synthesis, STA, timing closure and asynchronous clock crossing
- Good understanding of timing/power/area analysis and trade-offs
- Experience with digital silicon design backend process
- Experience with digital design for low power
- Experience with DSP design
- Knowledge of industry standards such as IEEE, Ethernet, or OIF standards for optical communication
- Experience with using GIT for source code management and revision tracking
- Experience with using Jira for schedule planning, assignment tracking and bug reporting
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Make, bash, object-oriented programming, C, C++, System C
The annual pay range for this position in Ottawa is $109,000 - $174,000 CAD.
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.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
Skills Required
- Electrical or computer engineering degree at BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc level
- Proficiency in System Verilog for design
- Familiarity with digital verification methods
- Experience with digital design synthesis and timing analysis
Ciena Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as flexible and generous, including Flex/uncapped PTO in many cases and additional paid time for volunteering.
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What We Do
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to enable our customers to deliver richer, more connected experiences for all users. At our core, Ciena is a company rooted in people. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers, partners, and communities around the world. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We continue to lead the evolution of networking with a strong track record of industry firsts. As end-user expectations skyrocket, our customers and their networks must transform. Ciena powers this transformation by driving next-generation solutions built for maximum openness and agility—today and into the future. Corporate/Brand Values: • Customer First • Integrity • Velocity • Innovation • Outstanding People We're the perfect size for you to make an impact. W Only Ciena has the depth of expertise and the culture of collaboration and partnership required to help our partners evolve. We do this by strategically integrating hardware, services, and software in an open environment to ensure our clients’ networks are ‘fit for flexibility’ today and into the f
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We are known for our industry-firsts, including the first coherent optical solution, converged packet-optical platform, and intelligence automation platform. Our commitment extends beyond innovation, logging in over 35,000 volunteer hours and $2 million to worthy causes in 2023. We're the perfect size and culture for you to make a difference.
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