SVT/PV Engineer 1 - New Grad

Ciena Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) / DCPP with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Job summary

Ciena is seeking a Software Validation Engineer to join a team focused on validating Waveserver software and hardware releases. You will design and execute test plans, cover multiple service workflows, and verify interfaces such as CLI, REST, NETCONF, and gNMI/gRPC.

Exposure to streaming telemetry and automation will be part of daily work. You will collaborate with Development, Systems Engineering, and Technical Support to ensure high-quality releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience (including internships, co-ops, academic research, or projects).
• Understanding of testing concepts including functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals and network management concepts.
• Exposure to AI-enabled engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar technologies to support software development, automation, data analysis, and problem-solving activities.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools.
• Exposure to Python or other programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Execute feature, integration, regression, and system-level validation activities for Waveserver software and hardware releases.
• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans and test cases covering different service workflows.
• Validate northbound interfaces including CLI, REST, NETCONF, gNMI/gRPC, OpenConfig, SNMP, and WebSocket management interfaces.
• Perform verification of streaming telemetry, data collection, performance monitoring, and operational state reporting across supported interfaces.
• Investigate software defects by analyzing logs, alarms, telemetry data, and system behavior, and collaborate with development teams to drive root-cause resolution.
• Contribute to test automation initiatives using Python-based frameworks, Jupyter notebooks, and other software tools to improve test coverage and execution efficiency.
• Collaborate with Development, Systems Engineering, and Technical Support teams to support high-quality product releases and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Testing concepts

Linux

Python

Networking fundamentals

GitHub Copilot exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Software Engineering / Computer Science / Telecommunications

Tools

Jenkins

Robot Framework

PyTest

Git

CI/CD

Job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We're a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being - on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters. Join a team focused on validating optical networking solutions through software and system-level testing. This opportunity provides exposure to networking technologies, automation tools, telemetry systems, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to product quality and reliability. The role supports learning and development in a technical, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute feature, integration, regression, and system-level validation activities for Waveserver software and hardware releases.
• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans and test cases covering different service workflows.
• Validate northbound interfaces including CLI, REST, NETCONF, gNMI/gRPC, OpenConfig, SNMP, and WebSocket management interfaces.
• Perform verification of streaming telemetry, data collection, performance monitoring, and operational state reporting across supported interfaces.
• Investigate software defects by analyzing logs, alarms, telemetry data, and system behavior, and collaborate with development teams to drive root-cause resolution.
• Contribute to test automation initiatives using Python-based frameworks, Jupyter notebooks, and other software tools to improve test coverage and execution efficiency.
• Collaborate with Development, Systems Engineering, and Technical Support teams to support high-quality product releases and customer satisfaction.

Must Haves

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Experience: up to 2 years of relevant experience (including internships, co-op terms, academic research, or projects).
• Understanding of testing concepts including functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals and network management concepts.
• Exposure to AI-enabled engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar technologies to support software development, automation, data analysis, and problem-solving activities.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools.
• Exposure to Python or other programming languages.

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of optical networking, DWDM, coherent optics, Layer 0/1 transport technologies, or telecommunications systems.
• Exposure to network telemetry, performance monitoring, streaming data, or network analytics concepts.
• Experience with automation frameworks, CI/CD workflows, Git, Jenkins, Robot Framework, PyTest, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with YANG models, OpenConfig, SNMP, or network management systems.
• Experience working with test equipment, lab environments, or hardware/software integration testing.
• Understanding of troubleshooting methodologies and defect lifecycle management.
• Interest in networking, telecommunications, cloud infrastructure, automation, and software quality engineering.

Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $62,700 - $100,100. 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.

Benefits

• 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
• vacation time

We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Dig deeper into who we are, what we do, and what you can expect as a member of our team. Meet the people who are shaping the future of communication and explore the culture we've built together at CienaLife.

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We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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