FPGA Development Intern (Fall 2026 - 4-8 months)

Ciena•Atlanta, GA

1d•$27 - $42

About The Position

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: FPGA design using SystemVerilog for AMD, Intel, and Lattice FPGAs. FPGA verification using Universal Verification Methodology (UVM). Technical documentation writing and datasheet analysis. The life cycle of an FPGA design from concept to release.

Requirements

Working towards completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
Foundational knowledge of circuit design and digital logic.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with hardware description languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog.
Familiarity with scripting and command languages such as Python, TCL, or Bash.
Familiarity with FPGA development tools such as Questa, VCS, Quartus, or Vivado.

Responsibilities

Participate in the design, test, and support of optical networking products.
Learn and contribute to FPGA design using SystemVerilog for AMD, Intel, and Lattice FPGAs.
Learn and contribute to FPGA verification using Universal Verification Methodology (UVM).
Engage in technical documentation writing and datasheet analysis.
Understand the life cycle of an FPGA design from concept to release.