1 day ago
Ottawa, CanadaIntern
Responsibilities
- Prototype machine-learning and optimization methods for placement, routing, and layout synthesis of RFIC and analog blocks.
- Build DRC-clean parameterized layout generators, including PCells, that follow geometry, topology, and foundry design rules.
- Develop surrogate models and design-space-exploration frameworks for comparing layout options without running every candidate through the full verification flow.
- Own the data pipeline, including generating layout datasets, training models, and measuring results.
- Write well-tested software components in Python and C++.
- Test results on real design problems with RFIC designers and CAD engineers and clearly report where AI helps and where it does not.
Requirements
- Be actively enrolled in a master’s or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, EDA/CAD, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Have a Python project, such as research code, a course project, or an open-source contribution, that can be explained in detail.
- Have experience training and evaluating at least one model with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn.
- Have coursework or project experience with data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
- Demonstrate interest in applying AI and machine learning to engineering design automation.
- Preferred qualifications include C++ experience; Cadence Virtuoso, SKILL, or PCell development; analog/RFIC design or layout including DRC and LVS; graph neural networks or reinforcement learning; computational geometry; and Git and Linux development.
Benefits
- Four-month work term starting in January 2027.
- Pay range of $25.50–$43.00.
- Employee Assistance Program access for students.
- Company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.
About Ciena
Ciena is a public telecommunications equipment and software company that designs optical and routing systems, coherent modems, and automation software for service providers, cloud/data center operators, and enterprises. It sells hardware, software subscriptions, and professional services that power metro, long-haul, submarine, and data center interconnect networks. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, Ciena trades on the NYSE (CIEN) and serves customers worldwide.