Senior Networking Software Engineer — Data Plane & SDN

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Ottawa seeks a Software Developer with expertise in C/C++ programming for virtualized systems. You will design and implement data plane software, manage project activities, and collaborate with engineering teams. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 5–10 years of experience with L2/L3 technologies and multi-threaded programming in Linux. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(K) participation

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in software development.
• Experience in a data networking environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of IP/MPLS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data plane software in C for virtualized systems.
• Manage project activities and deliver detailed specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate product delivery.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux-like operating systems

Multi-threaded programming

Data plane architecture

L2/L3 forwarding technologies

Docker

gRPC

Telemetry

Netconf/Yang

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Job description

A global technology leader in Ottawa seeks a Software Developer with expertise in C/C++ programming for virtualized systems. You will design and implement data plane software, manage project activities, and collaborate with engineering teams. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 5–10 years of experience with L2/L3 technologies and multi-threaded programming in Linux. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.