Solutions Engineering & Introduction

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.

How You Will Contribute:

We are looking for a dynamic and versatile engineer to support Ciena’s Network Management Applications and Network Design Tools. Key focus of the role will be on our domain controller:  Navigator Network Control Suite. Navigator NCS provides end-to-end lifecycle operations that unify network and service management and online network planning through software-defined control.

You will be part of the Solutions Engineering & Introduction team within the Product Line Management organization. As a key technical player on this team, you will ensure engineering readiness for the deployment of our solutions in the field. You will develop and present a series of technical deliverables that enable the introduction of new product features and solution functionality.

This is a customer-facing technical role with a focus on working side-by-side with customer technical experts to set up, demonstrate and explain Ciena technology through "hands on" testing for product evaluation and certification. This position will also include the creation of customer specific documentation and the execution of acceptance test cases.

You will have the opportunity to interface with Ciena’s largest customers and will be at the forefront as we position our next generation solutions. You will directly contribute to winning new strategic business opportunities by demonstrating our leadership in the industry.

Key Responsibilities: 

• As a technical prime, you will lead lab engineering activities such as installing, configuring, integrating, and testing Navigator Multi-layer Controller with Advanced Applications / Planning tools to assess / characterize functionality, performance, security, etc.
• You will develop technical documents, test plans, knowledge transfer charts, videos that explain product architecture, features, and capabilities.
• You will drive customer engagements which include product and solution proof of concepts, demos, lab / field trials. In the process, you will capture product issues and customer requests for enhancements that could be embedded into upcoming releases.
• You will support account teams with pre- and post-sales engineering activities that include technical consultation, solution/application evaluation and design, and other engineering Q&A support.
• You will engage the customers, assess their needs / requirements, and collaborate with the Ciena Product Management team to define / influence roadmaps.
   

The Must Haves: 

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science (or related discipline)
• Solid Optical networking knowledge. IP networking knowledge would be an asset
• Experience in multi-layer (IP over DWDM) network management
• Strong knowledge of AI technologies and concepts (GenAI, Large Language Models, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing)
• Good knowledge of Linux Operating Systems
• Good knowledge of virtualized environments (VMware ESXi, OpenStack, GCP) and container services (Docker, Ansible, etc.)
• Good knowledge of cloud-based application deployment techniques, containerization software and orchestration products (Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift)
• Database knowledge (PostgreSQL), experience with messaging services (Kafka), experience with Monitoring Technologies (Nagios, Grafana)
• Experience with REST API interfaces and tools (Swagger, Postman), NETCONF/YANG, XML
• Understanding of Security, Radius authentication, etc.
• Understanding of Agile / DevOps, continuous development, integration and deployment
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers and internal / external customers
• Ability to create / present presentations and articulate complex ideas
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Flexibility to work across time zones and availability for some travel
• Ability to work in a competitive environment with changing or ambiguous requirements

Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $59,800 - $95,600

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.

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