As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
Since 1992, Ciena has been driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation. We believe in building networks that are smarter, more agile, and more responsive every day. Whether it’s picking up the phone, streaming video, or texting someone—you’re interacting with the world through Ciena technologies. Ciena makes your social, entertainment, and business existence real.
In this role, you will:
- Design advanced circuitry applying latest advanced CMOS and BiCMOS technology nodes
- Participate in requirement definitions and reviews and help define detailed specifications for new ASIC features.
- Define and help executing test plans to validate your designs.
- Work cross-functionally with engineers in development, test, and design teams to ensure seamless feature delivery
- Be mentored and supported as you grow in your role, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and emerging prototype hardware.
The Must Haves
- To succeed in this role, you must bring:
- A degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics (MCA, M.Tech., B.Tech.).
- Hands-on experience with:
- Linux OS
- Test planning and execution
- Basic knowledge of network hardware setup, troubleshooting, and QA processes.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative, tenacious, and detail-oriented mindset.
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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 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as competitive or above-market in certain roles and regions, with references to market-aligned salary ranges and transparency around pay bands.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently framed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision, with indications that coverage can extend to dependents and is viewed as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as flexible and generous, including Flex/uncapped PTO in many cases and additional paid time for volunteering.
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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 We're the perfect size for you to make an impact. W Only Ciena has the depth of expertise and the culture of collaboration and partnership required to help our partners evolve. We do this by strategically integrating hardware, services, and software in an open environment to ensure our clients’ networks are ‘fit for flexibility’ today and into the f
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