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Client Executive roles sit at the intersection of sales strategy, relationship management, and business development, making them a strong CPT fit for students in MBA, marketing, or international business programs. Your DSO must confirm the role directly supports your enrolled curriculum before CPT authorization is issued.
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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.
The Opportunity: 4 month work term, starting January 2027
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join the ASIC IP team and contribute to the design and verification of client protocol mapping IP used in Ciena's WaveLogic coherent engine chipsets. This role provides hands-on exposure to digital ASIC development, verification methodologies, prototype development, automation, and optical networking technologies. The position offers opportunities to build technical experience while contributing to defined engineering deliverables.
- Design and verify digital blocks, cores, and subsystems for ASIC products and FPGA-based validation.
- Collaborate with design and verification engineers on client subsystem and core development activities.
- Implement digital designs using SystemVerilog, Verilog, and VHDL.
- Verify digital designs using SystemVerilog and UVM methodologies.
- Develop and enhance prototype and development automation solutions.
- Apply communications standards knowledge, including IEEE 802.3, ITU, and OIF specifications, within development activities.
- Contribute to digital ASIC development projects through assigned engineering tasks.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Previous experience with ASIC or FPGA development, as well as knowledge of and experience using System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL and Python.
- Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
- Self-motivated, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of OTN, Ethernet, and other Optical Networking standards.
- Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
- Experience working in a Linux environment.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: The hourly pay range for this position is $27.00 - $37.50.
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.
In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
The Opportunity: 4 month work term, starting January 2027
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join the ASIC IP team and contribute to the design and verification of client protocol mapping IP used in Ciena's WaveLogic coherent engine chipsets. This role provides hands-on exposure to digital ASIC development, verification methodologies, prototype development, automation, and optical networking technologies. The position offers opportunities to build technical experience while contributing to defined engineering deliverables.
- Design and verify digital blocks, cores, and subsystems for ASIC products and FPGA-based validation.
- Collaborate with design and verification engineers on client subsystem and core development activities.
- Implement digital designs using SystemVerilog, Verilog, and VHDL.
- Verify digital designs using SystemVerilog and UVM methodologies.
- Develop and enhance prototype and development automation solutions.
- Apply communications standards knowledge, including IEEE 802.3, ITU, and OIF specifications, within development activities.
- Contribute to digital ASIC development projects through assigned engineering tasks.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Previous experience with ASIC or FPGA development, as well as knowledge of and experience using System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL and Python.
- Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
- Self-motivated, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of OTN, Ethernet, and other Optical Networking standards.
- Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
- Experience working in a Linux environment.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: The hourly pay range for this position is $27.00 - $37.50.
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.
In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsClient Executive CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Client Executive role qualify for CPT authorization?
It can, but qualification depends on how directly the role connects to your enrolled program. A Client Executive position typically involves account management, sales strategy, and stakeholder communication, coursework in MBA programs, marketing, or international business commonly supports this. Your DSO will require a job offer letter and a written explanation of how the duties integrate with your specific curriculum.
Can I do CPT as a Client Executive while taking fewer classes?
CPT requires you to remain enrolled full-time unless you're in your final semester. If the Client Executive role is full-time, you still need to carry a full course load unless your program structure specifically allows reduced enrollment. Check your program's CPT policy with your DSO before reducing credits, dropping below full-time without authorization violates your F-1 status.
How do I find Client Executive employers open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to find Client Executive roles at employers with a documented history of hiring international students. Many employers don't advertise CPT openness in job postings, so targeting companies with existing CPT or OPT hiring patterns saves significant time. Focus on mid-size firms in B2B sectors, where Client Executive roles are common and hiring managers often have experience with work authorization timelines.
What happens to my CPT if the Client Executive role changes scope?
If your responsibilities shift significantly, such as moving from account management to a pure sales quota role, your DSO may need to review whether the new duties still align with your curriculum. Notify your DSO promptly if your job description changes materially. Working outside the scope of your authorized CPT can jeopardize your F-1 status, so an updated offer letter or employer confirmation letter may be required.
Does doing CPT as a Client Executive affect my future H-1B chances?
CPT itself doesn't affect H-1B visa eligibility, but full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility, which most F-1 students use as a bridge to H-1B sponsorship. If the Client Executive role is full-time and extends across multiple semesters, track your CPT days carefully. Losing OPT means you'd need an employer to sponsor an H-1B directly from your graduation date, which is a narrower path.