Senior Analog Design Engineer (Ottawa)

Overview

As the global leader in high‑speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people‑first approach. We lead with technology and humanity, focusing on flexible work, growth, well‑being, and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of advanced high‑speed analog circuits in deep‑submicron CMOS technologies, including DAC/ADC SERDES, optical‑line‑facing circuits, PLLs, transimpedance amplifiers, modulator drivers, and precision control circuits.
• Perform feasibility studies, recommend optimal topologies, and collaborate with system groups to shape requirement specifications.
• Own full design cycle of assigned analog blocks, working with layout team and junior designers, deliver complete GDSII files for integration.
• Provide status updates, participate in team meetings, and share experience.
• Characterize circuits in Ciena’s lab from test chips to full product implementation with the Analog Macro Integration team.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc, MEng/MSc, or Ph.D. in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related scientific field.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience leading analogue designs in advanced CMOS technology.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys tools (Virtuoso, Calibre, STAR‑RC, MMSIM).
• Track record of successful analog circuit product deliveries.

Preferred Assets

• Experience with 2.5D/3D E‑M tools such as HFSS or EMX.
• Team‑leadership within an analog macro design group.
• Architecture or system design experience for complex analog macro IP solutions (e.g., using MATLAB).
• Lab and/or C++ experience with mixed‑signal design validation and state‑of‑the‑art test equipment.

Salary & Benefits

Annual salary range: $114,000 - $182,000 CAD. Additional discretionary incentive bonus for non‑sales employees. Sales employees may receive sales commission. Benefits include medical, dental & vision plans, 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, ESPP, EAP, company‑paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.

EEO & Legal Notice

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. If contacted about a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.