Optical Engineer

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

Job summary

Ciena Corporation, a leader in high-speed connectivity, is seeking a dedicated individual for a role in the Agile Programmable Optical Transport R&D organization. This position involves developing optical network design tools and working collaboratively across product portfolios to enhance performance, requiring strong programming skills and a degree in engineering. Join a culture that values flexibility and growth while making a meaningful impact on the future of technology.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) & DCPP with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Qualifications

• Degree in physics or electrical engineering required, with advanced optical communication content.
• Strong programming skills in C, Matlab, Python.
• Prior experience in network planning or optical modeling tool development a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed requirements for optical network design tools.
• Development of modeling tools for optical networks.
• Collaborate with other R&D teams to enhance product integration.

Skills

Programming

Analytic Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in physics or electrical engineering

Tools

Linux

Docker

Job description

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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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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.

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