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.
Ciena is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to elevate your career by working with advanced technologies, including data-driven northbound interfaces (CLI/REST/NETCONF/gRPC) powered by YANG data models, while contributing to the evolution of SDN, NFV, and AI.How You Will Contribute:
- Drive automation and integration testing, collaborating closely with the software development team to ensure seamless functionality.
- Develop and enhance test suites, author test scripts, and validate solutions to deliver high-quality products.
- Contribute to the integration of enabling technologies, including third-party software and AI tools.
- Proficiency in Python programming with strong debugging capabilities.
- Practical experience with YANG data models, REST APIs, gRPC, NetConf, and diverse data formats.
- Familiarity with AI and open-source technologies is an advantage.
- Demonstrated self-initiative and problem-solving mindset, ensuring optimal solutions for customers.
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across geographically diverse teams.
- Proven ability to work independently and deliver results within aggressive timelines.
- 3-8 years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience in SDN/NFV technologies and their application in modern networks.
- Exposure to AI-driven tools and frameworks for testing and integration.
- Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and containerization technologies.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
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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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