Ciena
THW Client Co-op
New York, USA · Intern · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$27k-$38kDetected 25 days ago
PythonLinuxFPGAVHDLVerilogElectrical EngineeringCommunicationProblem SolvingWriting
About the role
- 4 month work term (Aug/Sept - Dec, 2026)
- Wavelogic ASICs are widely used in Ciena products, and they are one of the main contributors to Ciena's success.
Responsibilities
- As a successful candidate, you will be working within the ASIC IP team with other design and verification engineers, performing digital ASIC design and verification of the Client sub-systems and cores.
- During your coop term in our team, you will learn about many aspects of the digital ASIC development such as our design and verification environment, prototype development, and development automation.
- RTL design and verification of digital blocks, cores, and subsystems for ASIC products and FPGA-based validation.
- Work as a team member that is responsible for the design and verification of complex digital blocks and subsystems
- Implement and verify digital designs using System Verilog/UVM
Requirements
- You will be assigned well defined tasks that will allow you to contribute to our team and broaden your knowledge and gain experience in optical networking and digital ASIC development.
- You will gain in-depth knowledge of many communications standards from IEEE 802.3, ITU, and OIF, as well as understanding system wide concepts.
- Good academic standing in a Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- Previous experience with ASIC or FPGA development, as well as knowledge of and experience using System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL and Python
- Self-motivated, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Knowledge of OTN, Ethernet, and other Optical Networking standards
Skills
- Strong verbal and technical writing skills
- Strong problem solving and debugging skills
Compensation
- The hourly pay range for this position is $27.00 - $37.50
- 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.
- In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.
- 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.
Company info
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
- Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
This listing is sourced directly from Ciena's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.