About This Job

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 advancing global networking through software platforms that enable convergence across photonics, OTN, and Ethernet layers. This role contributes to embedded software development for these platforms, enabling scalable and high-performance network solutions. The position supports delivery of software systems that power modern global communications infrastructure.

How you will make an impact:

Participate in the software development life cycle from development through delivery to customers

Implement cross-platform software and services across embedded systems including multi-core CPUs, SoCs, Ethernet PHYs, FPGAs, and optics

Utilize Linux kernel components, TCP/IP stack, forwarding tables, IP filters, VLANs, and memory management in software design

Design and develop drivers, diagnostics, and applications using C, C++, and Python

Debug system defects and analyze performance and throughput issues

Port operating system elements across product families

Develop scripts, test utilities, and tools to improve development efficiency

The must haves:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

1+ years of Embedded C and C++ programming languages

Application of Linux and/or Zephyr kernel drivers and user space drivers

Experience with BSP, security, and board bring-up

Application of structured programming and design concepts

Demonstrated interest and aptitude for software development

Willingness to learn and apply new technologies

Nice to haves:

Understanding of real-time operating systems concepts

Experience developing drivers in Zephyr

Ability to interpret CPU hardware architectures, functional specifications, and timing diagrams

Exposure to Agile or Waterfall software development methodologies

Familiarity with datacom and telecom concepts including DWDM, SONET/SDH, OTN, Ethernet, OSI model, TCP/IP, and MPLS

Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $68,800 - $109,800

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.

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.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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