Network Engineer

Ciena; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena, a global leader in high-speed connectivity, is seeking a hands-on Network Solutions Engineer to join the Services team in the United States. You will deliver post-sales deployment support, coordinate with partners, and help optimize customer networks through careful design, testing and real-time problem solving.

This role requires a BS in Electrical or Optical Engineering, experience in network engineering, and knowledge of Layer 0/1 and Layer 2-3 concepts, plus scripting.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in a network engineering or related technical role.
• Basic knowledge in Layer 0/1 (SDH, DWDM, ROADM, Control Plane), Layer 2-3 (IP protocols), and scripting (Python/Ansible).

Responsibilities

• Lead remote deployment support, network migrations, and acceptance testing.
• Support partner engineers during deployments and act as escalation point for technical queries.
• Review and validate Technical Deployment Package (TDP) content with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers, Project Managers, Technical Support, and Field Service to resolve design or product issues.
• Maintain detailed as-built documentation for future upgrades and reference.
• Participate in customer kickoff calls and guide pre-sales teams on network design.

Skills

Network engineering

Customer service

Scripting & DevOps

Documentation & communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Optical Engineering

Tools

MS Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

Reporting to the Services organization, you will play a hands-on role in delivering network solutions and providing post-sales technical support. You’ll work closely with internal teams, service partners, and customers to ensure seamless deployment, reconfiguration, and ongoing improvements of Ciena’s solutions.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead solution delivery activities including remote deployment support, network migrations, and acceptance testing
• Support partner engineers during deployments and act as an escalation point for technical queries
• Review and validate Technical Deployment Package (TDP) content with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all details are clear and executable
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers, Project Managers, Technical Support, and Field Service to resolve design or product-related issues
• Maintain detailed as-built documentation for future upgrades and reference
• Participate in customer kick-off calls and provide guidance to pre-sales teams to align network design with serviceability standards

The Must Haves

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience in a network engineering or related technical role
• Basic theoretical and/or practical knowledge in one or more areas:
  • Layer 0/1 (SDH, DWDM, ROADM, Control Plane, etc.)
  • Layer 2-3 (IP protocols)
  • Scripting/DevOps (e.g., Python, Java, Ansible)
• Strong customer service and communication skills, including fluency in German (native) and English (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple projects, analyse technical data, and translate designs into deployable solutions
• Flexibility to travel (~25%) and support night-time maintenance windows (~25%)

Assets

• Experience collaborating in matrixed teams across functions like engineering, support, and field operations
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and resolving technical issues under tight timelines
• Strong documentation and process development skills
• Availability to travel (~25%) and support night-time maintenance windows when required
• Customer service-oriented mindset with a desire to build a technology-focused career

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 anEqual 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.