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How You Will Contribute:

You will be joining a team designing ICs for Ciena’s co-packaged optics & copper solutions. This role shapes the performance, power efficiency, and signal integrity of next‑generation systems by designing industry‑leading analog and mixed‑signal integrated circuits. Your work sits at the intersection of IC technology, communications systems, packaging, and optics—driving innovation that directly impacts Ciena’s adaptive network solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design and lay out high‑performance analog and mixed‑signal circuits, such as TIAs, modulator drivers, laser drivers, CTLEs, VGAs, operational amplifiers (op‑amps), bandgaps, DACs, and ADCs.
• Design and model electromagnetic structures such as inductors, T‑coils, and transmission lines to optimize high‑speed performance.
• Execute laboratory testing and debug activities for analog and mixed‑signal integrated circuits.
• Apply programming skills in Python, Verilog‑A, and Cadence SKILL to support design automation and verification.
• Collaborate with teams across IC technology, communications systems, signal integrity, packaging, and optical engineering disciplines to deliver the best possible ICs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of circuit power, bandwidth, noise, and overall signal integrity.
• Provide written reports and presentations of work performed (i.e. design, simulations, measurements, etc.)

The Must Haves:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or M.S. in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing high‑speed circuits at speeds ≥5 GHz.
• Proficiency in low‑speed analog and mixed‑signal circuit fundamentals.
• Hands‑on experience with high‑speed analog/RF layout techniques.
• Expertise in electromagnetic modeling for on-chip inductors, T‑coils, and transmission lines.
• Background in laboratory testing and debugging of analog and mixed‑signal integrated circuits.
• High motivation and a positive attitude.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience working in Si Ge BiCMOS, FD‑SOI CMOS, FinFET CMOS, and/or GAA CMOS technologies.
• Familiarity with optical communications systems and optoelectronic devices.
• Awareness of advanced photonic‑electronic integration trends.
• Experience streamlining design workflows through scripting or automation.
• Exposure to mixed‑signal system‑level modeling methodologies.
• Participation in silicon bring‑up, validation, and characterization phases.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary hardware development practices.
• Understanding of signal‑integrity considerations in advanced packaging environments.

Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $98,600 - $157,400

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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