Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing 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:
Reporting under Director, Software Engineering, as a Deployment Automation Software Engineer within the Innovation and Technology Solutions team, you will develop new capabilities to automate and reduce deployment costs, increase efficiency, and improve customer experience.
- Understand complex problems associated with customer networks and Ciena products, designing solutions to meet internal and external customer needs.
- Translate network concepts and detailed customer requirements into a software design implementation.
- Provide timeline estimations and contribute to project planning.
- Continuous learning and development of software skills, network knowledge, and the latest industry trends.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and ship new features
- Troubleshooting and debugging issues to ensure smooth user experiences
- Participating in code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency
The Must Haves:
- 7+ years of professional development experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent work experience; advanced studies/degree preferred.
- Solid understanding of JavaScript
- Experience with Serialized data structures such as JSON, YAML, XML
- Strong background in Python, Python frameworks, and libraries
- Solid experience developing and working with RESTful APIs
- Experience of modern authorization mechanisms
- Experience in Centos Redhat Linux distributions or strong general Unix experience.
- Knowledge of Docker, Docker Compose
- Proficiency with various databases and file storage systems, including Neo4J, PostgreSQL, and HDS.
- Experience working with AWS cloud architectures and solutions
- Familiar with the software life-cycle, development tools, building process, version control, and product verification.
- A strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality code
- Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Knowledge of networking concepts specifically related to L0-L3 is desirable.
Assets:
- Self-motivated with an ability to take initiative in challenging situations.
- Diligent, with a strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional English communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- A problem-solver with a creative approach to overcoming obstacles.
- Capable of juggling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
- A keen interest in Layer 0 to Layer 3 networks would be a significant asset, providing context and clarity to the software we develop at Ciena.
- Knowledge of Blue Planet Software architectures is a nice-to-have
- Knowledge of NMS – OSS management system integration is a nice-to-have
- Background in AngularJS, React, or other frameworks is a plus.
- Designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions using Ansible
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Pay Range:
The annual pay range for this position in Canada is CAD 96,200 - 148,600.
The annual pay range for this position in US is $ 97,400 - 177,200.
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.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
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Ciena San Jose, California, USA Office
3939 N 1st St, San Jose, CA, United States, 95134
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