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:
As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of industry-leading photonics software for the RLS platform, pushing boundaries in optical innovation.
- You will design and develop embedded software on a next generation optical network platform
- You will participate in all stages of software development - requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and eventually maintenance support.
- You will actively take part in test driven development, automated unit testing, and comprehensive integration testing
- You will investigate and troubleshoot software and performance issues, working in collaboration with hardware, software, verification and system engineering teams
- You will influence the software architecture, to improve resiliency, debuggability and maintainability, and performance
- You will be accountable for managing individual project priorities, assignments, and timelines
- You will provide help to quality assurance and customer support teams with questions and problems reported by testers and by customers
This role is based in Ottawa.
The Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer/electrical/software engineering, computer science, or a related field coupled with a proven track record in software development
- Demonstrated ability to develop software with one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, or Python
- Familiarity with object-oriented design concepts, mutual exclusion, threading, synchronization, inter-process communication, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, team player, problem solver and ability to multi-task
- Excellent organizational skills to manage time, resources, and priorities
- Fast learner with excellent debugging skills
- Knowledge of software testing methodologies
- Familiarity with Linux development environment – GDB, Insight
- Experience with design and development tools such as Git, Jira
Assets:
·Proven experience developing embedded software on multi-processor, highly concurrent systems·Knowledge of control theory, signal processing, or optical networking·Experience with automated test frameworks with as Google Test and Jenkins·Knowledge of Yang modeling language and toolchainsThe annual pay range for this position is $65,500-104,600.
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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