Ciena · 4 weeks ago
Senior Digital Verification Engineer
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $192K/yrCiena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach. They are seeking a Senior Digital Verification Engineer to propose and implement innovative verification strategies for the Wavelogic family of products, ensuring thorough simulation and validation of functional blocks and subsystems.
CollaborationDeliverySoftwareTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Read and understand the architecture and functional requirements specification document(s) and communicate and collaborate with systems engineers and architects
Responsible for the complete and thorough validation of one or more architectural functional blocks by using an appropriate combination of simulation, formal and coverage methods
Create the verification, functional coverage and formal verification test plans
Accountable for the creation of testbench environment and/or components, agents, scoreboard, and all test scenarios related to 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
Qualification
Required
Electrical or computer engineering, computer science or other applicable scientific degree at the BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc level
A 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 the use of System Verilog, SVA, and simulators from major vendors
Proven ability in determining appropriate and comprehensive digital verification and coverage strategies
Preferred
Experience with UVM
Experience with formal verification methods
Experience in DSP and/or Forward Error Correction
Experience with mixed-signal design validation
Experience with standards and protocols such as OTN, B100G, Ethernet
Experience with using Jira for bug tracking and GIT for source code management and revision tracking
Familiarity with programming languages such as: Python, Make, bash, object-oriented programming, C, C++, System C
Benefits
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
Vacation time
Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence
Company
Ciena
Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete.
Founded in 1992
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-02-07IPO
1995-12-01Series C
1994-12-01Series B
Leadership Team
Gary Smith
President & CEO
Kevin Kimberlin
Co-Founder
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