Optical Engineer

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena is seeking a talented individual to join their Link Engineering team in Ottawa. This role involves the development of optical network design tools and models essential for future and deployed networks. Candidates should possess a degree in physics or electrical engineering, strong programming skills, and a collaborative mindset. Ciena offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

Qualifications

• Degree required with advanced optical communication content.
• Strong programming skills are essential.
• Experience in network planning or optical modeling tool development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed requirements for optical network design tools.
• Assist in integration of products and features across the portfolio.
• Develop modeling tools for designing optical networks.

Skills

Programming (C, Matlab, Python)

Analytic skills

Linux environment

Windows environment

Docker container development

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.

The Agile Programmable Optical Transport R&D organization is responsible for the development of world leading photonic hardware, photonic software and photonic system architecture. Within this organization the Link Engineering team is responsible for development of models and tools that predict optical system performance and resolve efficient equipment provisioning for a diverse set of both future and deployed optical networks:Network that range from transoceanic subsea cables, scaling all the way down to metro and data center interconnects.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed requirements for optical network design tools based on network equipment hardware capabilities, software features and application space knowledge
• Participate in the underlying evolution of software architecture discussions and strategies
• Assist in the integration of products and features across product portfolio to ensure excellent end to end user experience
• Development of computationally efficient and accuratemodeling tools that help design world class optical networks that drives the growth of artificial intelligence
• Recommend equipment provisioning values and methods based on consideration of optical performance and ease of use
• Collaborate and contribute link engineering know-how to help guide other R&D teams such as Tools software development, Network Equipment software and hardware development teams

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in physics or electrical engineering required, with advanced optical communication content
• Strong programming (C, Matlab, Python) and analytic skills
• Comfortable working in linux, windows environment
• Able to work and develop with dockerize container
• Prior experience in network Planning or Optical Modeling tool development a plus
• Excellent teamworker with strong interpersonal skills

The job range for this position, in Canada, is as follows:

$71,600.00 - $114,400.00

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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.

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