Digital Verification Engineer - New Grad

Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, focusing on a people-first approach. The Digital Verification Engineer will implement innovative verification strategies to simulate and validate functional blocks and subsystems for the Wavelogic family of products in the telecommunications industry. Responsibilities Read and understand the functional requirements specification document(s) and communicate and collaborate with systems engineers and architects Responsible for the complete and thorough validation of one or more functional blocks by using an appropriate combination of simulation, formal and coverage methods Create the verification, functional coverage and formal verification test plans Part of a team that is accountable for the creation of testbench environment and/or components, agents, scoreboard, and all test scenarios related to your architectural functional block using System Verilog UVM and/or C where applicable Perform coverage driven verification, monitor regressions and debug resulting failures with the help of the function's designer Report on status updates on a regular basis Skills Electrical or computer engineering, computer science or other applicable scientific degree at the BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc level A highly motivated self-starter, able to work independently, while being a team player Ability to methodically solve complex technical problems Excellent organization, written and oral (English) communication skills Proficiency above the intermediate level with the use of System Verilog, SVA, and simulators from major vendors Proven ability in determining appropriate and comprehensive digital verification and coverage strategies Benefits 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 Vacation time Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence Company Overview Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Ciena has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 34 in 2025, 21 in 2024, 36 in 2023, 44 in 2022, 30 in 2021, 29 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.