Mixed Signal Design Engineer

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a skilled engineer to design high precision DAC and ADC for optical transmission solutions. The role involves collaboration with various engineering teams and requires a strong background in electrical or computer engineering. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Qualifications

• Design experience in the latest CMOS and BiCMOS technology.
• Familiarity with SystemVerilog, VerilogAMS, VerilogA.

Responsibilities

• Designing high precision Sigma-Delta DAC and ADC.
• Creating Design Specification Document.
• Interacting with multiple engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Team Collaboration

English Writing and Presentation

Education

BEng/BSc, MEng/MSc, or PhD

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Xcelium

AMS

Synopsys VCS

Matlab

Python

Job description

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

How You Will Contribute:

The Wavelogic family of products is widely used in Ciena's optical fiber transmission solutions and is one of the main contributors to Ciena's success in the telecommunications industry. Successful candidates will be joining a vibrant team with a proven track record of success over 30 years of evolution and revolution in the advancement of high-speed circuits used in broadband fiber-optic modems. This team pioneered the introduction of the world’s first high-speed DAC and ADC analog macros that ushered in the era of coherent fiber-optic product solutions. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Analog Engineering, your role will be:

• Designing the high precision Sigma-Delta DAC and ADC for control and monitoring
• Designing the SystemVerilog models for various analog macros
• Designing the IBIS-AMS models for the high-speed DAC and ADC based SerDes IP running at 56Gbd, 112Gbd, 224Gbd, and 448Gbd
• Creating Design Specification Document
• Interacting with and providing support to the system team, analog team, the digital team, the DSP team, the signal integrity team, the hardware team, firmware team, and the analog lab bring-up team.

The Must Haves:

• Electrical or computer engineering, computer science or other applicable scientific degree at the BEng/BSc, MEng/MSc, or PhD level
• Design experience in the latest CMOS and BiCMOS technology
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso/Xcelium/AMS, Synopsys VCS/StarRC, Siemens Questa/Formal/Calibre/SymphonyAMS/AFS
• Familiarity with SystemVerilog, VerilogAMS, VerilogA, Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, Python languages
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members
• Skills of writing and presenting in English

Assets:

• Knowledge of UVM, Git, Gradle, Google Tests
• Experience with the RF and Signal Integrity tools
• DSP, digital, and analog design and modelling in high SerDes application.
  

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position is $83,900 - $134,100.

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.

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