Signal Processing Engineer for Next-Generation Optical Systems

19 hours ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Ciena Corporation Full time
About Ciena Corporation

Ciena Corporation is committed to its people-first philosophy, prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers individual passions, growth, wellbeing, and belonging. Our culture focuses on driving business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Signal Processing Engineer to join our Modem Signal Processing Team. As a key member of the team, you will specialize in the design, modeling, and testing of current and next-generation high-speed optical systems.

Main Responsibilities
  • Define and implement DSP features for large, high-speed ASICs in current and next-generation modems.
  • Evaluate and optimize design alternatives with respect to relevant performance metrics.
  • Document your DSP feature design and provide detailed explanations and justifications for design trade-offs.
  • Contribute to product development by producing clear, accurate, well-documented code.
Key Activities
  • Development of algorithms, measurement procedures, calibration procedures, and performance metrics.
  • Independently plan and schedule work.
  • Code functions in Matlab/C++/C/SystemC/CatapultC according to generally accepted coding standards.
  • Write C++ testbenches using googletest framework.
  • Run simulations, verify functions, and document results.
  • Automate system simulations including documentation and archiving of results.
  • Test and verify algorithms in the lab.
  • Use standard lab equipment; write test automation- and lab equipment interface functions.
Collaboration with Stakeholders
  • Interface and collaborate with ASIC, firmware, hardware, electro-optic, systems, and lab teams.
  • Provide feedback & suggestions on existing designs; contribute ideas to improve design procedures.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • PhD or Masters in Math, Physics, or Engineering with focus on DSP, communications, or control theory.
  • Must have Matlab and C++ experience.
  • C, SystemC, CatapultC, Verilog, HTML experience would be an asset.
Compensation and Benefits

The annual pay range for this position is $82,400 - $131,600 CAD. This figure reflects variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that this pay range information pertains specifically to the primary location. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 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, and vacation time.



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