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

• Test, validate, and automate solutions that redefine the networking industry, ensuring products exceed customer expectations.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for EVPN, Segment Routing, MPLS, Multicast, and virtualized network devices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Collaborate across teams to drive end-to-end solution testing and champion quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Design and implement scalable automation frameworks to accelerate product excellence.
• Influence product direction and the future of networking technologies through hands-on testing and validation.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs, translate requirements, and deliver impactful presentations.

The Must Haves

• Extensive expertise in IP Routing technologies including BGP, Segment Routing, MPLS, EVPN, IPv6, and Multicast.
• Hands-on experience with network management systems (Netconf/YANG, SNMP, MIBs) and test tools like Ixia, Spirent, and network emulators.
• Proven ability to engage with customers, translate needs into solutions, and deliver presentations effectively.
• Strong Python programming skills with a focus on automation and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for collaborating across global teams.
• Self-starter with a commitment to delivering high-quality products.
• 9+ years of experience in data networking or telecommunications, with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and cloud networking technologies.
• Experience with Ethernet services, traffic engineering, fast reroute, and advanced routing.
• Knowledge of customer deployment scenarios and a proven track record in delivering end-to-end solution tests.

Pay Range:

The salary range for this role is $89, 100 - $142, 300

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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