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.
Are you passionate about advancing cutting-edge networking, routing, and Passive Optical Networking (PON) technologies? At Ciena, we are pushing the boundaries of innovation in Passive Optical Networking, Flexible Ethernet, Segment Routing, and virtualized, microservices-oriented architectures. Join us as a Test Automation Engineer and be a key contributor to delivering high-quality, functionally excellent products that define the future of advanced networking services.
How You Will Contribute:
- Design and implement test coverage, automation, validation, and documentation strategies to ensure product excellence.
- Develop Python-based automation frameworks to test networking features.
- Debug software and hardware issues, including FPGA debugging.
- Collaborate with development and technology leaders to ensure comprehensive cross-component QA strategy and coverage.
- Review and provide feedback on functional specifications, technical requirements, and test plans to champion customer and quality advocacy.
- Troubleshoot and identify defects, working closely with cross-functional teams and software design experts.
The Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5 years of experience in automation testing and hardware debugging.
- Strong programming expertise in Python for test automation and Verilog RTL.
- Experience with Intel/Altera FPGA devkits (Agilex 7: I-series and F-series), oscilloscopes, and lab networking (Ethernet (L2) protocols, IP networks, Routing Protocols).
- Proficiency in Quartus for RTL synthesis, placement, and routing into FPGA designs.
- Skills in Questa for RTL simulation to debug waveforms.
- Solid understanding of Passive Optical Networking (PON).
- Knowledge of Linux development and debugging, specifically in Ubuntu 22.04 and Ubuntu 24.04 environments.
- Experience with tools such as Jenkins, Git, JIRA, Bitbucket, TestRail, and Pycharm.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice to Haves:
- Familiarity with product cycles and deployment journeys for carrier-class products in Service Provider environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft productivity suite.
Pay Range:
The salary range for this role in CA is $98, 000 - $156, 600
Join Ciena and be part of a team shaping the future of networking technologies!
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.
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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.
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