DSP ASIC Verification Engineer - Optical Transmission Systems

RxREVU, Inc.; Braunschweig; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ciena is seeking a skilled Verification Engineer to contribute to the validation of WaveLogic products. You will design and execute verification activities across architectural blocks, collaborating with systems engineers and architects to ensure high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes developing verification environments with SV-UVM and C++, applying formal methods and coverage techniques, and reporting progress regularly. Strong English communication is required, with German as a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of digital design verification experience.
• Proficiency with SV-UVM, SVA and C++ in verification environments.
• Ability to create verification plans based on functional and architectural specs.
• Experience developing verification environments using SV-UVM and C++.
• Knowledge of metric-driven verification and functional coverage.
• Experience using major EDA verification tools and flows.

Aufgaben

• Design and execute verification activities for architectural functional blocks within WaveLogic product family.
• Analyse architecture and requirements with systems engineers and architects.
• Develop and implement validation strategies using simulation, formal methods, and coverage techniques.
• Create verification environments including test benches, agents, scoreboards, and test scenarios using SystemVerilog UVM and/or C++.
• Define and implement functional coverage models and contribute to verification planning.
• Perform coverage-driven verification, analyse regression results, and debug failures with design engineers.
• Report verification progress, issues, and status updates regularly.

Kenntnisse

SV-UVM

SVA

C++

Digital verification

Test benches

Functional coverage

EDA tools

English communication

German (basic)

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Ciena's WaveLogic family of products is a core component of optical transmission solutions, enabling high-performance telecommunications networks globally. This role contributes to the validation and quality of these products through rigorous digital verification. The position plays a critical role in ensuring reliable functionality across complex subsystems and architectural components.

How you will make an impact:

• Design and execute verification activities for architectural functional blocks within the WaveLogic product family
• Analyse architecture and functional requirement specifications and collaborate with systems engineers and architects
• Develop and implement validation strategies using simulation, formal methods, and coverage techniques
• Create and integrate verification environments including test benches, agents, scoreboards, and test scenarios using SystemVerilog UVM and/or C
• Define and implement functional coverage models and contribute to verification planning
• Perform coverage-driven verification, analyse regression results, and debug failures in collaboration with design engineers
• Report verification progress, issues, and status updates on a regular basis.

The must haves:

• Education: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other applicable scientific discipline
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in digital design verification of complex circuits
• Application of SV-UVM, SVA, and C++ in verification environments
• Creation of verification plans based on functional and architectural specifications
• Development of verification environments using SV-UVM and C++
• Application of metric-driven verification methods including functional coverage
• Utilization of EDA verification tools and flows from major vendors.
• Candidates should have good English communication skills, solid problem-solving capabilities, and demonstrate a high level of motivation with the ability to work independently.

Nice to haves:

• Experience: Experience with formal verification methods
• Experience: Experience with coherent DSP architectures
• Experience: Experience with standards and protocols such as OTN/FlexO/B100G and Ethernet (100GE+)
• Experience: Experience using GIT for source code management and revision tracking
• Experience: Experience using Jira for schedule planning, assignment tracking, and bug reporting
• Application of programming languages such as Python, Make, Bash, C, and C++
• Basic communication skills in German.

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