Signal and Power Integrity Engineer - New Grad

Ciena Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) & DCPP with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ciena Corporation is seeking a Signal Integrity/Power Integrity (SI/PI) Engineer to contribute to high-speed interconnect and chip designs for AI-driven networking systems. You will work on simulation, analysis, and laboratory validation across complex interconnect technologies.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to interpret requirements, build EM models, run SI/PI simulations, and present results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering required.
• Strong background in SI/PI concepts and high-speed interconnect design.
• Experience with EM tools and PCB/package design principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design interconnect structures for ASIC packages and SerDes/RF links.
• Build 2D/3D EM models for simulation and analysis.
• Perform SI/PI simulations and validate results with lab measurements.
• Document findings and present results to cross-functional teams.

Skills

SI/PI simulation

HFSS

SIwave

ADS

Sigrity

MATLAB

Cadence Allegro

High-speed signaling

EM modeling

PDN analysis

Lab measurements

Transmission line theory

Teamwork & communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

SIwave

ADS

Sigrity

MATLAB

Cadence Allegro

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.

Ciena is seeking a Signal Integrity/Power Integrity (SI/PI) Engineer to contribute to high-speed interconnect and chip designs for AI-driven networking systems.

The role contributes to the development and validation of complex interconnect technologies supporting next-generation networking performance.

The successful candidate will contribute across simulation, analysis, and laboratory validation activities.

How you will make an impact

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop complex interconnect structures, including ASIC packages and high-speed transitions for SerDes and RF links. Interpret design requirements and build 2D/3D electromagnetic (EM) models for simulation and analysis. Perform signal integrity and power integrity simulations and validate results through laboratory measurements. Design and characterize interconnect performance based on simulation outcomes and link-level requirements. Document findings, prepare technical reports, and present results to cross-functional teams.

Must haves

• Education: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience: Previous internship, co-op, or applied project experience in the application of SI/PI simulation and analysis tools, including HFSS, SIwave, ADS, Sigrity, and MATLAB. Utilization of Cadence Allegro or similar EDA tools. Application of PCB and package design principles, high-speed signaling, power delivery networks (PDN), IR drop analysis, and transmission line theory. Exposure to laboratory test instruments, including VNA, oscilloscope, BERT, and spectrum analyzer. Demonstrated teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and continuous learning capabilities.

Nice to haves

• Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Background in semiconductor, RF, or high-speed circuit design.

Pay range

The annual pay range for this position is $75,100 - 119,900 CAD.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

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