Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
The Opportunity:
4 month work term: September 2025 – December 2025
8 month work term: September 2025 – May 2026
How You Will Contribute:
The FPGA development team is seeking eligible co-op candidates to participate in the design, test, and support of optical networking products. You will be introduced to FPGA design and verification methodologies where we place a significant emphasis on early in career development through our FPGA curriculum and mentorship programs.
You will learn and contribute to:
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FPGA design using SystemVerilog for AMD, Intel, and Lattice FPGAs.
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FPGA verification using Universal Verification Methodology (UVM).
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Technical documentation writing and datasheet analysis.
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The life cycle of an FPGA design from concept to release.
The Must Haves:
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Working towards completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
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Foundational knowledge of circuit design and digital logic.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Assets:
Familiarity with the following:
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Hardware description languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog.
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Scripting and command languages such as Python, TCL, or Bash.
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FPGA development tools such as Questa, VCS, Quartus, or Vivado.
Pay Range: The pay range for this position is $26.50 - $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.
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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. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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What We Do
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to enable our customers to deliver richer, more connected experiences for all users. At our core, Ciena is a company rooted in people. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers, partners, and communities around the world.
For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We continue to lead the evolution of networking with a strong track record of industry firsts. As end-user expectations skyrocket, our customers and their networks must transform. Ciena powers this transformation by driving next-generation solutions built for maximum openness and agility—today and into the future.
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• Integrity
• Velocity
• Innovation
• Outstanding People
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