Lead Software Engineer- Routing/Switching - Optics

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Introducing Ciena

For more than 30 years, Ciena has been a global leader in networking strategy. Our technology is part of the critical infrastructure that enables innovations that wow us - like autonomous driving, and those we take for granted - like mobile-streaming video. These advancements in technology are possible because of the pioneering approach at Ciena. We are at the forefront of cutting-edge technology that makes the internet itself work. We build adaptive networks that grow smarter, more agile, and more responsive every day – much like Ciena itself.

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

Ciena is looking for a motivated and talented individual with extensive experience implementing carrier-grade data communications services, while learning to leverage the disruption taking place with SDN, NFV and virtualized routing systems. You will take an experienced and influential role contributing to Transceiver/optics bring-up and associated features, delivering innovative solutions to meet demanding performance, scalability and feature requirements in support of advanced Carrier Ethernet services, focused on service provider, carrier grade capability.

• Bring-up for various electrical/optical/coherent plugs 10G/25G/100G/200G/400G/800G and providing feature support for associated optics diagnostics monitoring
• Troubleshoot and fix reported issues in XCVR/Optics bringup and DOM areas. Identify root cause, diagnose, debug and deliver robust timely fixes.
• Provide basic status reporting for own work.
  
  

The Must Haves

• Strong C programming skills with strong debugging and trouble shooting skills over Linux platform.
• Hands-on experience in embedded software, Optical Transceiver development
• Familiarity with hardware/software interaction facets of embedded systems (mainly Transceivers)
• Experience with Linux, I2C, SPI or MDIO
• Strong knowledge of data structures and design for embedded systems
• Excellent trouble shooting, strong problem solving and debugging skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication and strong verbal and written skills
• Exposure to traffic generators such as Ixia or Spirent.
  
  

The Good To Haves

• Exposure to end-to-end feature development including CLI, SNMP/Netconf, inter module/thread communication, hardware abstraction layer
• Knowledge of IP networking stack in Linux & IP routing is a bonus.
• Hands on experience and good knowledge of Chassis based multi-line card and pizza box architecture.
  
  

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