Software Engineer - Newgrad

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.

Position summary:

Ciena has been the global leader in networking strategy for more than 25 years, and our technology has been part of the critical infrastructure running within the most sophisticated companies in the world.

We are hiring Software Engineer(s) who could participate in product/feature development, as part of a team. They will be responsible to design, develop and support software specializing in different NMS/EMS layers to support network elements using multiple technologies like DWDM, Optical Switches and Multi-Service edge products.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate/support release/design lead on successful delivery of release/features.
• Implement code according to the design while meeting project timelines. Compliance with organization-wide adopted conventions and procedures (architecture, code review, etc.) and deliver quality work to testing groups.
• Provide inputs in the detailed design.
• Development and execution of unit test cases.
• Support the technical leadership to solve and fix defects.

Skills

• Strong analysis, coding, testing, and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Object Oriented Concepts, data structures, algorithms.
• Knowledge of Operating system concepts.
• Knowledge of Networking Concepts.
• Hands-on in any one or more of the following:
  • C/C++
  • Java/JavaScript
  • Python
  • JavaScript/HTML/CSS/JQuery
  • Scala

(Academic project in any of these or related areas would be a plus)

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS/SKILLS

• Exposure to micro-service architecture using Docker and Git configuration management will be a bonus.
• Exposure to Linux/Unix environment will be an added advantage.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent self-starter and committed to delivering as per timelines.
• Comfortable in a team environment.

Education

• Undergoing MCA or B. Tech. in Electronics and Communication or Computer Science or IT or similar.

Rewarding experience. Meaningful outcomes.

Making a difference in people's lives through design and implementation of leading network technologies. That is what motivates us.

A distinct way to work

Free thinking, free discussion, and collaboration are the norm. Expect more satisfying outcomes - both personal and professional.

Ciena values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or age.

Ciena is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.

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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