Principal Analog Circuit Designer
About The Position
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. Ciena’s WaveLogic family of products plays a critical role in enabling high-speed optical fiber transmission and advancing broadband connectivity solutions. This position contributes to the design and delivery of advanced analog circuits that power next-generation coherent optical technologies. The role is part of a team with a long history of innovation in high-speed data conversion and optical communication systems.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or other applicable scientific discipline
- 7+ years of experience contributing to designs in advanced CMOS and/or BiCMOS technology
- A highly motivated self-starter able to work independently and collaborate within a team environment
- Ability to address complex technical problems using methodical approaches
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Utilization of design tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre, STAR-RC, and MMSIM for analog design
- Demonstrated delivery of analog circuit designs at mm-wave frequencies
Nice To Haves
- Experience with 2.5D or 3D electromagnetic modeling tools such as HFSS or EMX
- Experience designing high-performance clock generation and distribution circuits
- Experience with mixed-signal design validation using advanced probing and test equipment
Responsibilities
- Lead design of advanced high-speed analog circuits in deep-submicron CMOS and/or BiCMOS technologies
- Deliver optical-line-facing ADC circuits interfacing with optical modulators and detectors within mixed-signal IP blocks
- Develop precision analog circuits for control and monitoring functions within integrated solutions
- Evaluate circuit topologies and recommend implementation approaches based on trade-off analysis
- Define and contribute to circuit requirement specifications in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Design multi-phase clock generation and distribution circuits through to full GDSII delivery
- Perform lab-based characterization of analog circuits from test chips through full product implementation
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- 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
- other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
