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.
Why Ciena?
- We’re a company rooted in people—seeking to create a vibrant and inclusive environment, where everyone feels they can belong.
- Accelerate your career path by gaining hands-on experience and exposure to the latest technology. Our interns and graduates work on real projects in real time in world class labs. Be a part of tomorrow’s future – today.
- Mentoring. Networking. Leadership Opportunities. We recognize that the learning doesn’t stop when you leave school - we champion a team environment for development and provide the tools to achieve success.
- We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental & physical health, and financial security, of our employees and their families.
- We are big proponents of life-work integration. Our people make a big difference at Ciena, but we want to shine light on their differences outside of working hours too. CienaCares supports non-profit causes important to employees by matching employee financial contributions and dedicating time for volunteering.
How You Will Contribute:
Commencing July 2025 we are opening our doors to an outstanding group of high potential, new graduate future Network Engineering stars for full-time employment. The Network Engineer (NE) utilizes their technical aptitude to create network designs as well as execute reconfiguration and migration services. The Network Engineer (NE) is a key component to Ciena’s success as a Ciena product expert and a technical advisor to our customers. If applying your Engineering degree and technical capabilities while developing meaningful relationships and driving business results is your passion, we want you on board!
Development Program:
You’ll kick off your Ciena journey in Atlanta with a 6-month development program where you’ll thrive in a path towards technical certification, while working for a company that’s leading the way for innovation in telecom. Our structured learning program offers extensive networking, mentoring and coaching opportunities with Senior Leaders in our Services organization as well as classroom-based and hands on training. Though this program you’ll learn aspects of the following:
- Ciena’s Organizations
- Ciena’s Customer Landscape
- Ciena’s Product Portfolio
- Network and Engineering Design
- Professional Services, Technical Support, and Project Management
Areas of impact
- At the conclusion of the 6-month program, you can work with your leadership to relocate to an office location or remote location of your choice in the US that will be best for your ongoing engagement, development, and lifestyle.
- It’s just the opportunity you need to launch an exciting career with Ciena. With your passion for technology coupled with our training and development, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a top Network Engineer for our Services organization.
Network Engineering Job Responsibilities:
- Implements complex upgrades of Ciena equipment on customer’s In-Service networks without impacting the services provided to the end user.
- Deliver and own Network Engineering documentation for customers via the Engineering Method of Procedure (EMOP).
- Validate the actions taken by the field team are executed properly as per the steps detailed in the Engineering Method of Procedure (EMOP).
Experience
- 4-year Engineering Degree
- Very strong communication skills — verbal, written and presentation
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Ability and aptitude to handle competing priorities
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships
- Time and workload management
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Previous technical/co-op work experience a plus
The annual pay range for this position is $54,700 - $87,300 USD
The annual pay range for this position in California is $63,100 - $100,900
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.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
What We Do
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to enable our customers to deliver richer, more connected experiences for all users. At our core, Ciena is a company rooted in people. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers, partners, and communities around the world.
For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We continue to lead the evolution of networking with a strong track record of industry firsts. As end-user expectations skyrocket, our customers and their networks must transform. Ciena powers this transformation by driving next-generation solutions built for maximum openness and agility—today and into the future.
Corporate/Brand Values:
• Customer First
• Integrity
• Velocity
• Innovation
• Outstanding People
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