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
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications in GoLang, emphasizing debugging, optimization, and scalability.
Apply coding and debugging expertise for Python-based applications.
Perform advanced Linux OS system-level debugging and troubleshooting.
Architect, deploy, and manage workloads on the Kubernetes platform, leveraging deep knowledge of Kubernetes networking and internals.
Develop and optimize Helm chart templates for complex deployments.
Build efficient, cloud-native applications optimized for public and private cloud environments.
Integrate and manage Identity Providers (IDP) and authentication services within cloud applications.
The Must Haves
Minimum 6 years of experience in GoLang development, with additional hands-on experience in Python.
Expertise in GoLang with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes architecture, networking, and operations.
Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and application development.
Advanced knowledge of gRPC and gNMI protocols and APIs.
Expert-level proficiency in Linux OS and system-level debugging.
Proficiency in Helm chart templating and Kubernetes resource optimization.
Nice to Haves
Familiarity with OpenShift, VMware Tanzu, and public cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Knowledge of cloud-native services and integration patterns.
Experience implementing cloud security best practices, including strategies for protecting data, applications, and infrastructure.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on performance optimization.
Ability to excel in fast-paced, distributed, and agile environments.
Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
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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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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
Why Work With Us
We are known for our industry-firsts, including the first coherent optical solution, converged packet-optical platform, and intelligence automation platform. Our commitment extends beyond innovation, logging in over 35,000 volunteer hours and $2 million to worthy causes in 2023. We're the perfect size and culture for you to make a difference.
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