Ciena

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.