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.
Are you ready to contribute to the software powering the convergence of photonics, OTN, and Ethernet packet layers in global networks?
Join Ciena’s WaveLogic Software Development team and play a key role in the development and sustaining of the WaveLogic Test Platform. This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, spanning embedded CPUs, SOCs, Ethernet PHYs, FPGAs, and optics, while solving complex challenges and driving innovation.
How You Will Contribute:
Develop and sustain cross-platform software and services for WaveLogic systems, supporting multi-core embedded CPUs, SOCs, Ethernet PHYs, FPGAs, and optics.
Design, code, and support drivers, diagnostics, and applications using C/C++ and Python.
Debug system defects, throughput, and performance issues, leveraging expertise in Linux Kernel, TCP/IP stack, VLANs, Forwarding Tables, IP Filters, and memory management.
Port common operating system elements across product families.
Collaborate with product verification and test teams to resolve issues and improve efficiency through scripts and test utilities.
Document and produce artifacts of the software development process while participating in defect resolution and backlog reduction.
The Must Haves:
Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
Proficiency in embedded C and C++ programming languages.
Hands-on experience with Linux kernel drivers and user space drivers.
Familiarity with Yocto containers, Docker, and related tools.
Enthusiasm for software development with a willingness to learn and grow.
The Assets:
Experience with Broadcom re-timers or Xilinx FPGAs.
Knowledge of real-time operating systems concepts.
Exposure to software development methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
Familiarity with optical concepts like DWDM, OTN, Ethernet, OSI Model, and PMs.
Pay Range:
CDN $77,000.00 - $123,000.00
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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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