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.
At Ciena, we innovate at the intersection of software, automation, and next-generation network technologies. As a Fullstack Developer, you will help build the software experiences that power high-performance networks around the world. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex technical problems, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to products that make modern connectivity possible.
How You Will Contribute:
You will be part of an agile development team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software solutions that support Ciena’s cutting-edge networking products. You will contribute across the full stack, working on modern web-based UIs as well as backend services, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Design, develop, test, and maintain full stack software components using React.js and JavaScript on the frontend, and Java and/or Python on the backend.
Participate in all phases of the product lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
Collaborate with product management, hardware teams, and QA to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software issues in Linux-based environments.
Contribute to software architecture discussions and help drive technical design decisions.
The Must Haves:
Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in full stack software development.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Solid backend development experience using Java or Python.
Strong experience in frontend development using React.js and JavaScript.
Hands-on experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Experience with Linux-based systems and debugging in production or development environments.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/deployment tools.
Experience using version control systems such as Git.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug and resolve software issues effectively.
Assets:
Experience with full stack development in large-scale or distributed systems.
Exposure to cloud computing architectures and scalable application design.
Familiarity with Linux kernel development or low-level system optimization.
Understanding of software architecture and design principles.
Experience with product lifecycle management in enterprise software environments.
Knowledge of research and development operations and emerging technologies.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across teams.
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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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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.
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• Customer First
• Integrity
• Velocity
• Innovation
• Outstanding People
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