About the role#
Ciena is looking for an ASIC Engineer Intern to join the team in Ottawa. This role focuses on the development and evolution of automation infrastructure for next-generation ASIC devices. You will work on large-scale DSP ASIC development for optical communications. This position is a full-time internship available for Winter 2027 or Summer 2027, with a duration of 4 months that can be extended to 8 months.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain automation infrastructure for ASIC devices.
- Work with developers and team leads on ASIC design, layout, integration, and verification.
- Create design blocks and check them for performance and correctness.
- Turn netlists into silicon-realizable layouts and automate placement and extraction workflows.
- Set constraints, review implementation reports, and automate ASIC integration tasks.
- Write reusable SystemVerilog/UVM verification components.
- Improve Python-based workflows for reporting, simulation, analysis, build, and debug.
What you'll need#
- Programming experience in Java, Python, TCL, Skill/Ocean, or SystemVerilog.
- Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
- Previous experience with ASIC or FPGA development programs is a plus.
- Strong skills in debugging and analysis.
- Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Git, and Agile methodologies.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25.50 - $35.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, vacation pay, and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
About Ciena
Ciena operates as a public company in the telecommunications sector. Founded in 1992, the firm builds networking systems, automation software, and interconnects for data transmission. It maintains a global presence with its headquarters in Hanover, Maryland. The company employs over 10,000 people and focuses on high-speed connectivity solutions.
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