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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
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 is advancing high-speed optical networking through innovative signal processing technologies that power global connectivity. This role contributes to the planning, design, integration and testing of next generation high-speed optical solutions.
How you will make an impact:
Define and document architecture of Ciena's leading edge modems based on functional specifications.
Plan and schedule design tasks, specify required resources, tools and processes.
Build and publish design guidelines, how‑to documentation, and setup guides.
Lead code and document review meetings and publish outcomes
Monitor, analyze, and improve design procedures
Supervise and mentor junior engineers and provide technical feedback
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, electro‑optics, systems, and lab teams
Define and implement algorithms, measurement-/calibration procedures, and performance metrics for next generation modems.
Code functions in Matlab/C++/CatapultC according to generally accepted coding standards.
Use standard lab equipment during ASIC integration & testing.
Coordinate lab integration, prioritize daily meetings, and drive feature implementation
The must haves:
Education: Post‑graduate degree in Physics or Engineering with a focus on digital hardware, communication and/or control systems
Experience: 5+ years of design, implementation, and verification of digital signal processing algorithms for ASIC or FPGA applications
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while independently driving assigned tasks
Demonstrated attention to detail in technical work while maintaining adaptability in team environments
Application of digital communication (optical and/or wireless) and signal processing concepts
Application of modem design across architecture, simulation, prototyping, verification, integration, control, and optimization
Experience with automated RTL code generation from high level system design languages such as CatapultC
Programming using Matlab, C, and C++ in Linux environments
Experience working in ESD‑protected lab environments and operating equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers
Ability to translate complex system requirements into discrete signal processing features through structured analysis and stakeholder communication
Nice to haves:
Utilization of software tools including MS Office, MS Project, Confluence, Jira, and Eclipse
Programming skills: CatapultC, Verilog, HTML. Must be willing to learn CatapultC and/or similar hardware design languages.
Pay Range: The annual salary range for this position is $109,000 - $174,000 CAD.
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.
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.
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