Optical Solutions Architect – Regional Sales Engineer

Ciena Corporation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena Corporation is seeking a Sales Engineer for Optical Solutions in Riyadh to translate complex networking needs into practical, scalable deployments. You will lead technical discussions with service providers and enterprises, design high-performance optical transport and IP/MPLS solutions, and craft proposals aligned with regional market demands.

Fluency in English and Arabic is required, with 6+ years in telecommunications, and willingness to travel across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East

Qualifications

• 6+ years of telecommunications experience.
• Deep knowledge of optical transport and IP/MPLS.
• Strong English and Arabic communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-facing technical discussions and workshops.
• Design and propose high-performance optical and transport solutions.
• Collaborate with sales, product, and services teams.
• Support regional customers and drive opportunities.

Skills

Optical networking

Transport technologies

Network architecture concepts

English

Arabic

Travel readiness

Job description

Ciena Corporation is seeking a Sales Engineer for Optical Solutions in Riyadh to translate complex networking needs into practical, scalable deployments. You will lead technical discussions with service providers and enterprises, design high-performance optical transport and IP/MPLS solutions, and craft proposals aligned with regional market demands.

Fluency in English and Arabic is required, with 6+ years in telecommunications, and willingness to travel across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East