They gather information about your interactions on the site, such as which pages you visit frequently, how long you stay, and the links or buttons you click. They help us record any difficulties you have with the website and help us to evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising. By analyzing this data, we can understand what aspects of our site are effective and identify areas for improvement.* This is a secondary processing purpose.* This is a secondary processing purpose.* This is a primary processing purpose.* This is a secondary processing purpose.Software Engineer page is loaded## Software Engineerlocations: Gurugramtime type: Full timeposted on: Publié aujourd'huijob requisition id: R029271As 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 is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to elevate your career by working with advanced technologies, including data-driven northbound interfaces (CLI/REST/NETCONF/gRPC) powered by YANG data models, while contributing to the evolution of SDN, NFV, and AI.### **How You Will Contribute:*** ### Drive automation and integration testing, collaborating closely with the software development team to ensure seamless functionality.* ### Develop and enhance test suites, author test scripts, and validate solutions to deliver high-quality products.* ### Contribute to the integration of enabling technologies, including third-party software and AI tools.### **The Must Haves:*** ### Proficiency in Python programming with strong debugging capabilities.* ### Practical experience with YANG data models, REST APIs, gRPC, NetConf, and diverse data formats.* ### Familiarity with AI and open-source technologies is an advantage.* ### Demonstrated self-initiative and problem-solving mindset, ensuring optimal solutions for customers.* ### Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.* ### Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across geographically diverse teams.* ### Proven ability to work independently and deliver results within aggressive timelines.* ### 3-8 years of relevant industry experience.### **Nice to Haves:*** ### Experience in SDN/NFV technologies and their application in modern networks.* ### Exposure to AI-driven tools and frameworks for testing and integration.* ### Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and containerization technologies.* ### Familiarity with agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.#LI-MP2### Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. 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.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.