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.

Why Ciena?Ciena is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software that drives innovation and empowers businesses to thrive in a connected world. We champion life-work integration, providing the flexibility and tools to ensure a harmonious balance between professional and personal life. Our inclusive, diverse, and barrier-free environment fosters a culture of empowerment and commitment. With a focus on well-being, we offer comprehensive programs and benefits to support mental and physical health, along with paid family leave initiatives. Employee development is at the heart of our values, providing tuition reimbursement, in-house learning, and mentorship opportunities. Competitive salaries, incentive programs, and employee share purchase options reflect our commitment to financial security. At Ciena, great work is celebrated through a robust recognition program that rewards exemplary performance.

How You Will Contribute This early career position offers an exciting opportunity to grow and develop alongside experienced developers. Responsibilities will align with your education and experience, with guidance provided to ensure success. As part of the team, you will:

• Master the development environment and processes, including Linux, Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, lab tools, code/document inspections, and testing.
• Debug and address specific issues through reproduction, resolution, testing, and inspections.
• Develop firmware/software for bare metal systems and Linux, working on projects ranging from adding new test/debug commands to enabling new coherent modulation types. This includes designing, coding, documenting, testing, and inspections.

The Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Proficiency in the C programming language.
• Working knowledge of embedded systems, including drivers, mutual exclusion, synchronization, interrupt handling, and inter-process communication.
• Understanding of coherent optics, optical and electrical communication techniques.

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with optical modulation concepts like QPSK and QAM.
• Experience in low-level real-time software/firmware development.
• Ability to interpret CPU hardware architectures and timing diagrams.
• Knowledge of bare metal systems, Linux, and Linux-based software development environments.
• Understanding of control algorithms such as PI, PID, LQR, and adaptive control algorithms.

Pay Range:
The annual pay range for this position is $68,900 - $110,100 USD

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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