[Hiring] FPGA Verification Engineer @Ciena

Role Description

FPGA verification engineering plays a key role in delivering reliable Packet-Optical Platform solutions at Ciena. This role contributes to chip-level and block-level verification activities across FPGA designs by developing verification infrastructure, executing verification plans, and driving coverage goals that support product quality.

• Establish verification methodology, architecture, and infrastructure, including models, generators, monitors, and scoreboards.
• Collaborate with the design team to define test priorities and coverage targets.
• Create verification plans.
• Create and execute test cases.
• Create and maintain regression suites and provide verification reports.
• Participate in chip-level verification activities for FPGA designs.
• Participate in block-level verification activities for FPGA designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as an FPGA/ASIC verification engineer.
• Development of testbench environments using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Application of directed and constrained-random stimulus generation.
• Problem solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and make trade-offs within FPGA design timelines.
• Utilization of standard interfaces such as PCIe, I2C, and SPI, and application of Ethernet packet structures and interfaces, including CAUI, XLAUI, XAUI, and XFI.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics and/or Synopsys verification tools.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment and willingness to learn new skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Highly motivated and creative.
• Well organized, thorough, and detail oriented.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 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.
• Compliance with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.