Digital Verification Engineer - New Grad

Digital Verification Engineer - New Grad at Ciena

Apply for the Digital Verification Engineer - New Grad role at Ciena.

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.

• Read and understand the functional requirements specification document(s) and communicate and collaborate with systems engineers and architects.
• Validate one or more functional blocks using appropriate combination of simulation, formal and coverage methods.
• Create verification, functional coverage, and formal verification test plans.
• Build testbench environment and/or components, agents, scoreboard, and all test scenarios for your architectural functional block using System Verilog UVM and/or C where applicable.
• Perform coverage driven verification, monitor regressions and debug resulting failures with the help of the function's designer.
• Report on status updates on a regular basis.

• Electrical or computer engineering, computer science or other applicable scientific degree at the BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc level.
• Highly motivated self-starter, able to work independently while being a team player.
• Ability to methodically solve complex technical problems.
• Excellent organization, written and oral (English) communication skills.
• Proficiency above the intermediate level with System Verilog, SVA, and simulators from major vendors.
• Proven ability in determining appropriate and comprehensive digital verification and coverage strategies.

The annual pay range for this position is $79,300 - $126,700. 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.

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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