[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Ciena jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ciena/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Ciena · Ottawa # Mixed Signal IP Integration Engineer – New Grad Ottawa Early career Operations Listed on Ciena’s official careers site. Posted September 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Ciena’s careers site →](https://ciena.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Ottawa/Mixed-Signal-IP-Integration-Engineer---New-Grad_R031688) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Ciena](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ciena/) / Mixed Signal IP Integration Engineer – New Grad ## Job description As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters. Join a team focused on the design and integration of custom mixed-signal macros within an ASIC flow for next-generation high-baud-rate optical modems. Work involves advanced nanoscale CMOS technologies that enable high-performance optical and electrical interfaces. The role provides opportunities to contribute to mixed-signal circuit design and IP integration activities in a collaborative engineering environment. ### How you will make an impact Utilize knowledge of electronics, mathematics, VLSI design, and computer-aided design tools to solve engineering design challenges. Generate representations of mixed-signal blocks for the digital design team, including Verilog, Library Exchange Format, Liberty timing files, documentation, preliminary and final layout files, and SPICE netlists for chip-level LVS as part of IP integration activities. Develop understanding of the design and place-and-route of macro-level standard cell interfaces to facilitate analog-digital timing handoff and static timing analysis. Contribute to digital integrated circuit design using standard cell libraries and develop design-for-test solutions and models aligned with ASIC test methodologies. ### The must haves Education: Completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or computing engineering. ### Experience Previous internship, co-op, or applied project experience relevant to the role. Analog design principles and experience with schematic capture, layout, extraction, pre- and post-layout analog simulation, design rule checking, and layout versus schematic verification. Fully conversant with the custom IC tools from Cadence Design Systems. A solid understanding of digital design, including Verilog/RTL, place-and-route, and static timing analysis. Prior experience with Cadence Innovus or Synopsys Integrated Circuit Compiler II. ### Nice to haves Scripting in Python and Cadence Skill language Excellent oral and written communication skills Confident working in both Windows and Linux environments Pay range: The salary range for this role is 75,100.00 - 119,900.00 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. 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. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 26 days - Location: Ottawa[Apply on Ciena’s careers site →](https://ciena.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Ottawa/Mixed-Signal-IP-Integration-Engineer---New-Grad_R031688) ## More jobs at Ciena ### [AI & Automation Intern - GCN Services Business Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ciena/jobs/a272b16a5adb8a2dbef8/) Ottawa ### [ASIC Synthesis and STA Engineer - New Grad](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ciena/jobs/8840ce0e60f710c99e30/) Ottawa ### [Hardware Engineer - New Grad](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ciena/jobs/a0ba8b3a747d3afa7048/) Ottawa ### [Hardware Power Engineer - New Grad](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ciena/jobs/37d682795fcd22dbdb21/) Ottawa ### [Junior Project Manager Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ciena/jobs/f89d8c21c2a3ea4d274c/) Ottawa ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior / Staff Engineer - Mixed Signal Verification](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/8cf67c9f857201a2acf9/) Infineon Technologies · Singapore ### [Senior Staff Engineer Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/fb86d1f91d6463d49ea7/) Infineon Technologies · Nagoya ### [Mixed-Signal Design Verification Engineer - Cork, Ireland.](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/df6bf3674fd23bf93de6/) Qualcomm · Cork, Ireland ### [Staff Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/004e38e48337b320227c/) Qualcomm · Hsinchu City, Taiwan ### [Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/teledyne-technologies/jobs/005b20e6520fd936e343/) Teledyne Technologies · Spain- Sevilla [Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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