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.
Ciena’s systems quality assurance team ensures every release meets rigorous telecommunications and customer requirements. This role contributes directly to the reliability, performance, and scalability of next‑generation networking platforms through system‑level verification and lab‑based testing. The position supports continuous product evolution by validating real‑world use cases before deployment.
How you will make an impact:
- Develop system‑level verification strategies aligned with telecommunications and customer requirements.
- Apply product development lifecycle methodologies to system testing and release validation.
- Design and execute automated and manual test strategies within laboratory environments.
- Validate new features introduced in each system release and record results in test databases.
- Execute regression and backward‑compatibility testing to ensure release‑to‑release quality.
- Identify, document, and track defects to resolution using issue‑tracking databases.
- Maintain and scale laboratory system environments to support product line evolution.
The must haves:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Background in Linux‑based operating systems and test automation using object‑oriented languages, including Python, with interaction through JSON files and Mongo databases.
- Application of technical knowledge related to Passive Optical Network (PON) systems.
- Utilization of test automation tools and structured test environments.
- Experience interfacing with test equipment using Serial, GPIB, USB, and Ethernet connections.
- Demonstrated debugging of system‑level and integration issues.
- Exposure to test and network equipment command‑line interfaces, including vendor‑specific APIs and SCPI, and to physical‑layer fiber‑optic concepts.
- Understanding of customer and industry requirements from telecom carriers and cable providers, including standards from IEEE, ITU‑T, DOCSIS, and Telcordia.
Nice to haves:
- Participation in team‑based development, mentoring, or collaborative technical environments.
- Exposure to structured learning, networking, or leadership development programs.
- Awareness of employee well‑being, work‑life integration, or community involvement initiatives.
Pay Range:
The annual salary range for this position is $73,000 - $116,600.
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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