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Ciena
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Telecommunications networking equipment company

Analog layout Design Engineer at Ciena

RoleEmbedded
LevelMid Level
LocationGermany- Braunschweig
WorkOn-site
TypeFull-time
Posted1 day ago
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About the role

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 a layout design engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and verifying the high performing circuit design for optical communication. As part of a wider development team, you will interact and collaborate with many designers from different teams to provide the optimum solutions to meet product performance and quality. As layout design engineer you will work for the latest silicon technologies for CMOS integrated circuits in a world-class R&D environment.

  • You will conduct layout design applying latest tools to meet the performance requirements of the respective circuit blocks and meeting the design rules of the respective technology

  • You will create circuit views and will verify its performance by simulation

  • You will implement higher level blocks for top level integration

The Must Haves:

  • 3+ years of industry experience is a plus

  • Master’s degree or bachelor’s in electrical engineering, computer science or related subject

Assets:

  • Strong analytical and debugging skills.

  • Self-motivated, ability to work multi-disciplinary multi-site team

  • Own assignments with full accountability, remain engaged, be proactive and positive while solving very challenging problems.

  • Excellent language skills in English and basic skills in German.

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.

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.

Required skills

analog layout

IC design

simulation

CMOS

design rule compliance

debugging

top-level integration

collaboration

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About Ciena

Ciena

Ciena

Series C

Ciena Corporation is an American optical networking systems and software company based in Hanover, Maryland. The company has been described as a vital player in optical connectivity. The company reported revenues of $4.8 billion and more than 9,000 employees, as of November 2025.

5,001-10,000

Employees

Linthicum Heights

Headquarters

$3.2B

Valuation

Reviews

10 reviews

3.8

10 reviews

Work-life balance

3.5

Compensation

2.8

Culture

4.1

Career

3.2

Management

2.9

72%

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Pros

Flexible hours/schedule

Good benefits/health benefits

Supportive management/colleagues

Cons

Limited career advancement

Low pay/below industry average salary

High workload/long hours

Salary Ranges

76 data points

Mid/L4

Senior/L5

Mid/L4 · Lead, Data Engineering

1 reports

$206,590

total per year

Base

$158,915

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$206,590

$206,590

Interview experience

1 interviews

Difficulty

3.0

/ 5

Duration

14-28 weeks

Interview process

1

Application Review

2

Recruiter Screen

3

Technical Phone Screen

4

Onsite/Virtual Interviews

5

Team Matching

6

Offer

Common questions

Coding/Algorithm

Technical Knowledge

Behavioral/STAR

Past Experience

Culture Fit