Packet Optical Verification Specialist

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision plans

401(k) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Job summary

Ciena is seeking a technologist to join the Product Verification team in Ottawa, Canada. You will contribute to verification activities, lab operations, and issue investigation across optical transport and Ethernet technologies.

Key duties include configuring lab environments, maintaining test configurations, and managing inventories. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and ongoing training to grow in the transport product space.

Qualifications

• Technology degree or diploma in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of technologist experience.
• Application of computer software and productivity tools.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and self-directed approach to assigned work.
• Interest in learning and applying new technologies.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in team-based and independent environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute product verification test strategies for packet optical network products under guidance of senior verification team members.
• Identify, investigate, and track product deficiencies through resolution.
• Collaborate with design and verification team members to confirm product conformance to design intent.
• Configure lab test environments that reflect customer network deployments.
• Maintain lab test configurations and related systems.
• Manage product and lab inventory used for verification activities.
• Develop knowledge of Ciena transport products and test equipment through ongoing training.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-directed

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Technology degree or diploma

Tools

Lab equipment

Test equipment

Job description

Ciena is seeking a technologist to join the Product Verification team in Ottawa, Canada. You will contribute to verification activities, lab operations, and issue investigation across optical transport and Ethernet technologies.

Key duties include configuring lab environments, maintaining test configurations, and managing inventories. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and ongoing training to grow in the transport product space.