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.

Since 1992, Ciena has been driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation. Our technologies help power the digital interactions people and businesses rely on every day—from streaming and messaging to critical enterprise and service provider communications. Joining Ciena means contributing to software that underpins intelligent, adaptive optical networks worldwide.

How you will make an impact:

• Contribute to the integration testing of WaveLogic optical software to help ensure high-quality, reliable product releases
• Collaborate closely with software designers, system architects, and product verification teams during feature development and integration
• Analyze feature and system requirements to design effective test strategies
• Define and configure lab network environments, including nodes and test equipment, to validate new capabilities
• Develop detailed test plans and execute manual and automated test cases
• Identify, document, and help characterize software defects, and verify fixes
• Build and maintain Python-based test automation to improve coverage and repeatability

The must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute manual and automated test cases
• Foundational debugging skills in a software development or test environment
• Ability to understand software architecture and technical requirements
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Passion for improving product quality through disciplined testing practices

Nice to haves:

• Experience writing test automation in Python
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and tools
• Exposure to optical networking concepts or optical test equipment
• Experience working with lab-based network or test environments
• Familiarity with tools such as TestRail, Jira, Confluence, or Jama

Pay Range:
The annual pay range for this position is $65,800 - $105,000

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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