Lead Software Engineer

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-beingand 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 securityis 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:

Ciena’s Virtual Broadband Network Gateway team is looking for principal Software Engineer with computer Engineering or equivalent graduate degree to join the IP/Routing team. The desired candidate must have strong analytical skills and expertise in at least one programming language, preferably C/C++. The ideal candidate would be passionate about upcoming BNG/AGF/UPF call control and routing technologieslike DHCP, DHCPv6, IPAM, CGNAT, 3GPP N2, N3 and N4 interface, Netconf/Yang, Segment routing, SRv6, EVPN .

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

• Candidate must have 8+ years of experience in developing C/C++ networking application software in Linux environment
• Bachelor of Computer Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and strong fundamentals on data structures and operating system.
• Comfortable developing and debugging in Linux environment.
• Experience in development/debugging/integration of routing protocols like BGP/OSPF/ISIS/VPLS/EVPN/Segment Routing/SRv6.
• Motivation and capability to learn recent technologies
• Independent self-starter and committed to delivering against deadlines
• Comfortable in a team environment with ability to work with little supervision
• Must be a fast learner with good debugging skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Opportunity:

• Design and develop C software/frameworkfor routing protocols and integrate them with DPDK based fastpath, subscriber managementand for operations with Netconf/Yang
• Participate in all stages of software development, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, maintenance, and documentation
• Troubleshoot software issues and work with software and system engineers to identify root cause.

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 anEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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