Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
How You Will Contribute:
The Signal and Power Integrity Manager will lead a team of engineers focused on ensuring the integrity of signal and power distribution within our MODEMs and switch/routing platforms. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative SI/PI solutions that optimize link performance, reliability, and efficiency in our products.
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Management: Oversee daily operations by:
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Establishing objectives and schedules that align with the commitments of internal stakeholders.
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Formulating practical strategies to achieve those objectives.
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Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of signal and power integrity engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical challenges.
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Design Oversight: Review and approve signal and power integrity simulations, analysis, and design methodologies for new products.
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Collaboration: Work closely with hardware design, PCB layout, ASIC and systems engineering teams to ensure optimal design choices for signal and power integrity.
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Testing and Validation: Oversee the development and execution of testing protocols to validate signal and power integrity under various operating conditions.
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Tools and Methodologies: Evaluate and implement state-of-the-art tools for signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis, including simulation and measurement techniques.
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Problem Solving: Lead root cause analysis for signal and power integrity issues and implement effective corrective actions.
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Documentation and Reporting: Ensure thorough documentation of analysis, design decisions, and test results. Prepare and present reports to stakeholders.
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Industry Trends: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to signal and power integrity.
The Must Haves:
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Experience: 10+ years of experience in signal and power integrity analysis, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
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Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
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Technical Skills:
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Experience with high-speed digital design and broadband RF applications.
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Familiarity with SI/PI simulation tools (e.g., ADS, ANSYS, SIwave, HFSS).
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Knowledge of PCB and ASIC advanced packaging design principles.
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Familiarity with SerDes compliance methodologies,
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IEEE 802.3, PCI-SIG and OIF CEI industry standards
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Channel operating margin (COM)
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IBIS-AMI models
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Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
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Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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Team Player: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Pay Range:
The annual pay range for this position is $158,500 - $253,100 CAD.
Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. 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. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Ciena Ottawa, Ontario, CAN Office
385 Terry Fox Dr, , Ottawa, ON , Canada, K2K 0L1
