FPGA Engineer - New Grad

Ciena Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,500 - 120,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Atlanta is seeking recent graduates for its FPGA development team. The role involves participating in the entire FPGA design lifecycle, including specification capture, verification, and lab testing. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and familiarity with relevant hardware description and scripting languages. The position offers a competitive salary range and a supportive work environment focused on growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Familiar with hardware description languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python or TCL is beneficial.
• Experience with FPGA development tools will enhance your application.

Responsibilities

• Participate in FPGA design from concept to customer support.
• Capture design specifications and implement RTL.
• Verify FPGA with simulation and lab testing.
• Perform timing closure and analysis.
• Develop tools for lab bring-up and FPGA debugging.

Skills

Familiarity with Verilog or SystemVerilog

Scripting languages such as Python or TCL

FPGA development tools like Questa, VCS, Quartus, or Vivado

Circuit design and digital logic

Initiative and enthusiasm, eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

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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.

What will you do at Ciena?

Ciena has been driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation. We believe in a network that grows smarter, more agile, and more responsive every day. This means that when you digitally interact in your world - picking up the phone, streaming video, interacting with LLMs, texting a friend or loved one – your interactions are being enabled by Ciena technologies. Ciena makes your social / entertainment / business existence REAL.

We are currently seeking newly graduated candidates to add to our FPGA development team to help design, test, and support next generation products.

Responsibilities

Participate in the full life cycle of FPGA design from concept to customer support.

Design specification capture and RTL implementation.

Perform FPGA verification with simulation and in the lab.

Timing closure and analysis.

Develop and/or use tools to facilitate lab bring-up and debug of FPGAs.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the following:

Hardware description languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog.

Scripting languages such as Python or TCL.

FPGA development tools such as Questa, VCS, Quartus, or Vivado.

Circuit design and digital logic.

Initiative and enthusiasm, eagerness to learn.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent.

Co-op experience is an asset.

Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $75,500 - $120,500

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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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.

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