Principal SI/PI Design Engineer

Ciena Corporation; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 149,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena Corporation invites applications for an SI/PI Design Engineer to lead the electrical package design for custom in-house photonic, analog, and digital ICs powering next‑generation optical modules.

You will own advanced package selection, BGA configurations and package structures, and oversee layout, verification, and tapeout. Collaboration across teams will optimize silicon floor plans and interposers, with SIWave/HFSS-based simulations guiding decisions.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• 5+ years hands on experience with IC package design.
• Substrate design experience for RF, digital, high speed and mixed signal die.
• Thorough understanding of signal and power integrity fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical package design for custom ICs used in optical modules.
• Own and drive advanced package selection, BGA configuration and package structure.
• Responsible for package/SIP layout, optimization, design verification and tapeout.
• Interface with cross-functional groups for new product package selection, feasibility analysis and design.
• Work cross-functionally to optimize silicon floor plan, bump and package pin out.
• Simulate and optimize signal/power integrity and RF performance of the package design.
• Interface with CMs and vendors for sourcing existing designs and future development.

Skills

IC package design

Signal integrity

Power integrity

RF/high-speed packaging

Cross-functional coordination

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

APD

SIP

XPD

Cadence

SIWave

HFSS

Job description

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.

How You Will Contribute:

• As an SI/PI Design Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Ciena engineering team and lead the electrical package design for custom in-house photonic, analog, and digital ICs supporting next generation optical modules.
• Own and drive advanced package selection, new product BGA configuration and package structure.
• Responsible for package/SIP layout, optimization, design verification and tapeout.
• Interface and coordinate with cross-functional groups throughout Ciena on new product package selection, feasibility analysis and design.
• Work cross-functionally, understand trade-offs, constraints, and optimizing silicon floor plan, bump and package pin out.
• Simulate and optimize signal/power integrity and RF performance of the package design.
• Interface and work with CMs and vendors for the sourcing existing designs and future product development.

Must Haves:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics
• 5+ years hands on experience with IC package design
• Substrate design experience for RF, digital, high speed and mixed signal die
• Thorough understanding of signal and power integrity fundamentals
• Proficient in Advanced Package Designer (APD)+SIP and/or Xpedition Package Designer (XPD) tools (Cadence highly preferred)
• Fluent in SI/PI and EM simulation tools such as SIWave, HFSS
• Experience in package design electrical review, SI/PI analysis
• Experience in package design for manufacturing reviews
• Familiar with package substrate technologies including 2.5-D IC and 3-D IC interposers
• Problem solver with strong engineering fundamentals

Pay Range

The annual salary range for this position is $148,600 - $237,400 USD 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 plans
• Dental plans
• 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
• Compliance with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence

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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