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.

Why Ciena:
We are big proponents of life-work integration and provide the flexibility and tools to make it a reality with remote work and potentially, part-time work.
We believe an inclusive, diverse and barrier-free work environment makes for empowered and committed employees.
We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental and physical health of our employees and their families and also offer a variety of paid family leave programs.
We are committed to employee development, offering tuition reimbursement and a variety of in-house learning and mentorship opportunities.
We know that financial security is important. We offer competitive salaries and incentive programs, RSU’s (job level specific) and an employee share option purchase program.
We realize time away to recharge is non-negotiable. We offer flexible paid time off!
Great work deserves recognition. We have a robust recognition program, with ongoing and enhanced awards for exemplary performance.

How You Will Contribute:
The Blue Planet software division is seeking a Software Engineer 3 to build software products in the area of Telecom Service Assurance domain. The Candidate will be responsible for developing high quality Network Resource Adapters and also bring the automation/innovation for Resource adapter development a timely and cost-effective manner.

Engineer will be responsible for design, development and testing of Assurance Resource Adapters for Networks including IP/MPLS, Optical networks, Telco cloud, 5G, SD-WAN etc. You will get an opportunity to innovate and influence new technologies that shape the future of Next Generation OSS platforms.

Develop and maintain Resource Adapters (RA) in the areas of Telecom OSS FM, PM, Inventory domains.
Provide the technical mentorship to the team.
Reviewing design and code
Design and Develop Automation tools for RA development/simulation.
Innovate and influence new technologies for ease of RA development.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

Initiative – you’re a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.
Agility – you are readily able to make key decisions and manage competing and ever-changing account priorities and largely driven by the software development process.
Communication expertise – you have the ability to influence and tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus.
The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team – you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment, but are comfortable working independently as required.
Relationship builder – with an ability to influence, you’re able to get work done through others.
A commitment to innovation – you keep abreast of the market and competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve.

The Must Haves:
Software Engineer with 6-9 years of experience in OSS development & deployment space
Having experience in object-oriented programming (Java) is a must
Working experience on XML, perl/python/shell or other scripting languages in linux-based environment is a must.
Working experience with 5G technologies which includes vRAN/O-RAN, 5GC, RIC/nRIC, NWDAF.
Working experience with Telco cloud (SDN, VNF, NFVI, VIM) from different vendors
Working knowledge with TMF, 3GPP Rel 16, MEF standards
Experience with Kafka or similar is a plus.
Software Development experience in Telecom OSS FM, PM, Inventory domains
Understanding Telecom Protocols like NETCONF, SNMP, Telemetry, TL1
Experience in developing plans for system usability along with process experts.

Good To Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/IT/Computer Science Engineering or equivalent

• LI-CN

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.

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