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:
We believe in the power of people. We are a network strategy and technology company that is motivated by making a difference in people’s lives – their productivity, their creativity, their health and comfort. That is why we design and implement technologies and services that result in great outcomes.
The coherent optical modem is Ciena's flagship product and helps define world records of optical transmission bandwidth - 1.6Tbs is the accomplishment of our latest WaveLogic 6 Extreme technology which has recently been deployed world wide.
As a member of a larger team, the candidate will participate in the software development life cycle, from development through delivery to the end customers.
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Design and implement real-time embedded software using C and C++, integrating with Ciena's optical coherent modem ASIC and hardware platform, which is to be further integrated into multiple internal and external platforms.
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Functional areas range from low level bit flipping drivers to high level software state machines for interfacing with external applications, in compliance with various telecommuication standards such as OTN, G709, CMIS, TCPIP, etc.
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Participate in the full software development lifecycle (develop, test, document, debug and maintain the applications).
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Participate in backlog defect reduction.
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Develop scripts, test utilities, and other development aids to improve designer efficiency.
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Consult with engineers, architects, and other professional and technical personnel.
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Work with product verification and test teams to resolve problems
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Interaction with colleagues on large scale software releases
The Must Haves:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
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Embedded C, C, C++ programming language
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Fundamentals of structured programming and design concepts
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Interest and aptitude for software development is a must
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Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
Assets:
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Low-level Real-Time Software/Firmware Development
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Real time operating systems concepts
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Ability to understand CPU Hardware architectures, Hardware Functional Specifications and Hardware Timing Diagrams
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Software Development Life Cycles such as Agile or Waterfall
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Embedded Linux and/or VxWorks
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Familiarity with datacom and telecom concepts such as DWDM, SONET/SDH, OTN, Ethernet, OSI Model, TCP/IP, MPLS
Pay Range:
The annual pay range for this position is $66,400 - 106,000 CAD
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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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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