Senior FPGA Verification Engineer

Ciena Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with 401K

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Job summary

Ciena Corporation is seeking an experienced FPGA/ASIC verification engineer to lead chip-level verification efforts for complex FPGA designs. You will establish verification methodologies, develop testbenches, and drive regression triage and bug resolution while mentoring junior engineers in best practices.

The role requires 8+ years of verification experience, SystemVerilog/UVM proficiency, and a strong background with PCIe, I2C, and SPI interfaces in a Linux/Unix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of FPGA/ASIC verification experience.
• Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM for testbench development.
• Experience with directed and constrained-random stimulus generation.
• Proficient with PCIe, I2C, and SPI interfaces.
• Experience with Siemens Questa and Synopsys VCS verification tools.
• Working knowledge of PC and Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead chip-level verification activities for FPGA designs.
• Establish verification methodology, architecture, and infrastructure, including models, generators, monitors, and scoreboards.
• Work with the design team to establish test priorities and coverage targets.
• Create verification plans.
• Create and execute test cases.
• Triage regressions, provide reports to the team, and drive bug resolution activities.
• Collaborate with peers and mentor junior verification engineers on verification methodologies and best practices

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

Testbench design

Directed stimulus

Constrained-random

PCIe interfaces

I2C

SPI

Questa

VCS

Linux/Unix

Debugging

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Siemens Questa

Synopsys VCS

Job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters.

How you will make an impact:

• Lead chip-level verification activities for FPGA designs
• Establish verification methodology, architecture, and infrastructure, including models, generators, monitors, and scoreboards.
• Work with the design team to establish test priorities and coverage targets
• Create verification plans.
• Create and execute test cases.
• Triage regressions, provide reports to the team, and drive bug resolution activities.
• Collaborate with peers and mentor junior verification engineers on verification methodologies and best practices

The must haves:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience as an FPGA/ASIC verification engineer.
• Experience developing testbench environments using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Experience with directed and constrained-random stimulus generation.
• Problem solving and debugging skills.
• Application of standard interfaces including PCIe, I2C, and SPI.
• Experience with Siemens Questa and Synopsys VCS verification tools.
• Working knowledge of PC and Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Highly motivated and creative.
• Well organized, thorough, and detail oriented.

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity with OTN and Ethernet for data transport

Pay range:

Pay range: $103,700 - $165,700 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.

Benefits:

• 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
• vacation time

We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Diversity and Inclusion:

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.