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.
How You Will Contribute- Develop and maintain software solutions across layers to support network elements such as DWDM, Optical Switches, and Multi-layer planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems Engineering, QA, and DevOps to meet feature requirements within deadlines.
- Enhance the microservices-based architecture of the platform, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex design issues, implementing improvements for defect detection and quality enhancement.
- Evaluate and recommend third-party tools/software to align with product requirements.
- Build and optimize software for deployment across public and private cloud environments.
- Support integration of AI/ML models, data pipelines, and analytics features into the platform.
The Must Haves
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on Python development experience.
- Proficiency in Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, and FastAPI.
- Strong knowledge of Data structures, Algorithms, and object-oriented programming principles.
- Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and multi-threading concepts.
- Exposure to containerized deployments and cloud environments (public/private).
- Exceptional debugging and problem-solving skills.
Nice to Haves
- Familiarity with Data Science and AI libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
- Experience with Java
- Experience with Docker, Makefile, and Shell scripting.
- Knowledge of ETL/data pipelines, analytics, or visualization tools like Matplotlib and Plotly.
- Understanding of telecom/optical networking domains including DWDM and packet/optical networks.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
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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.
Corporate/Brand Values:
• Customer First
• Integrity
• Velocity
• Innovation
• Outstanding People
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