Product Verification Technologist

Ciena Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401K & DCPP matching

ESPP

EAP

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Job summary

Ciena in Ottawa is seeking a Product Verification Technologist to contribute to verification activities for packet optical transport, OTN, and Ethernet switching. You will support lab operations, configure test environments, and investigate issues under guidance from senior team members.

You should have a technology degree and at least 2 years of technologist experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a team-based setting and drive

Qualifications

• Education: Technology degree or diploma in Computer Engineering, IT, Electronics, or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years as technologist.
• Proficient with computer software and productivity tools.
• Strong problem-solving and self-directed approach.
• Willingness to learn and apply new technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Execute product verification test strategies for packet optical network products under senior guidance.
• Identify, investigate, and track product deficiencies through resolution.
• Collaborate with design and verification teams to confirm conformance to design intent.
• Configure lab test environments reflecting 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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Self-directed

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Technology degree or diploma in Computer Engineering/IT/Electronics

Tools

Productivity tools

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. Ciena's Product Verification team helps ensure the quality and performance of packet optical transport solutions that support global communications networks. This role contributes to product verification activities, lab operations, and issue investigation across technologies including optical transport, packet OTN, and Ethernet switching. The position provides ongoing exposure to Ciena products, test environments, and verification processes.

Pay Range: The hourly pay range for this position is C$24.37/hr - C$35.89/hr. 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:

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• 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
• Vacation time

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.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

How you will make an impact

• Execute product verification test strategies for packet optical network products under the 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.

Must haves

• Education: Technology degree or diploma in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant 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 effectively in team-based and independent environments.

Nice to haves

• Knowledge of optical transport technology.
• Utilization of optical transport test equipment.
• Organization skills for managing time, resources, and priorities.