Senior Digital Verification Engineer

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; USD 100,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in telecommunications is seeking a Senior Digital Verification Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves implementing cutting-edge verification strategies for their advanced Wavelogic modem products. You will collaborate closely with a talented group of engineers to simulate and validate critical functional blocks, ensuring top-notch product quality. The company fosters a people-first culture, offering a flexible work environment that supports personal growth and well-being. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Significant experience in System Verilog, UVM, SVA, and simulators.

Responsibilities

• Validate architectural functional blocks using simulation and formal methods.
• Develop verification plans and create testbench environments.

Skills

System Verilog

UVM

SVA

Digital Verification

Coverage Strategies

Python

C

C++

Make

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Jira

GIT

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:

At Ciena, we are at the forefront of the telecommunications industry, and our Wavelogic modem family of products plays a crucial role in our success. As a Senior Digital Verification Engineer, you will be an integral part of a team responsible for implementing innovative verification strategies for the Wavelogic family of products. Reporting to the ASIC Senior Manager, you will collaborate with a team of Digital Design Engineers, Verification Engineers, and Architects to simulate and validate functional blocks and subsystems.

Responsibilities:

• Read and understand the architecture and functional requirements specification document(s) and communicate and collaborate with systems engineers and architects.
• Thoroughly validate one or more architectural functional blocks using a combination of simulation, formal, and coverage methods.
• Develop verification, functional coverage and formal verification test plans.
• Create testbench environments and components, agents, scoreboard, and test scenarios using System Verilog UVM and/or C.
• Perform coverage-driven verification, monitor regressions, and debug failures with the support of the function's designer.
• Provide regular status updates on verification progress on a regular basis.

The Must Haves:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Significant experience in using System Verilog, UVM, SVA, and simulators from major vendors.
• Proven ability to determine comprehensive digital verification and coverage strategies.

Assets:

• Experience with formal verification methods.
• Knowledge and exposure in DSP and/or Forward Error Correction.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as: Python, Make, bash, object-oriented programming, C, C++.
• Proficiency in bug tracking using Jira and source code management and revision tracking using GIT.

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position is $100,900 - $161,100.

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.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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