Lead Engineer/Module Lead - Ethernet/VLAN/L2 Switching

Job Description

Since 1992, Ciena has been driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation. We believe in a network that grows smarter, more agile, and more responsive every day. This means that when you digitally interact in your world - picking up the phone, streaming video, texting a friend or loved one your interactions are being enabled by Ciena technologies. Ciena makes your social / entertainment / business existence REAL. The communications networking industry is undergoing transformative change and Ciena is leading the charge with a fresh wave of innovation uniting optical and packet technologies. As a trusted partner to over 1,000 customers in 60 countries, Ciena builds networks that fundamentally changes the way our customers compete. Ciena s Packet Routing and Switching business plays an instrumental role in our strategy and is bringing products and solutions to market that win with the pillars of speed service delivery, agility, and assurance.What we re looking for:We believe in the power of people. We are a network strategy and technology company that is motivated by making a difference in people lives their productivity, their creativity, their health and comfort. That s why our engineers design and implement technologies that allow people to do great things.With customer, proven capabilities, the Ciena RSP (Routing and Switching Portfolio) team is enhancing and advancing Carrier Ethernet Solutions to take advantage of worldwide market opportunities as Service Providers virtualize their networks, unify their legacy networks, and prepare for 5G.We re looking for an experienced, motivated and talented individual interested in progressing their career in advanced L2/IP/MPLS switching features, while learning to leverage the disruption taking place with SDN, NFV and virtualized routing systems. You will take an experienced and influential role contributing to advancing next generation L2/IP/MPLS capabilities focused on service provider, carrier grade capability, scale and reliability.What will you do at Ciena
• Contribute to design and development of features and enhancements in L2/IP control plane/OAM protocols, with skills involving advanced L2/IP/OAM Concepts: VPLS, VPWS, EVPN, L2 VPN, 802.1ag CFM, MEF 35.1 PM, Y.1731, Ethernet, ERPS, IGMP and network virtualization.
• Participate in software design, development, validation, and defect resolution activities to deliver functionally excellent products to Ciena s customers.
• Translate market directions, customer requirements, and new industry standards into software design and execution activities.
• Assist and lead in early product demonstrations to customers.
• Drive integration with enabling technologies including third party software, existing platform and hardware capabilities.
• Trouble shoot and fix reported issues. Identify root cause, diagnose, debug and deliver robust timely fixes.
• Provide basic assessment of own work including effort estimation and status reporting.
• Continuous learning and development of skills in L2/IP/MPLS networking concepts.
Required Skills:
• Excellent C programming skills with strong debugging and trouble shooting skills over Linux platform. Proficiency in Python, C would be an advantage.
• Excellent understanding of Ethernet, VLAN, VLAN stacking and L2 switching.
• Deep exposure to L2 control protocols. Protocols include ERPS, LACP, CFM, Y.1731, LLDP, Ethernet OAM, IGMP, xSTP etc. Familiarity with IEEE/IETF/MEF standards is a bonus.
• Familiarity with L2VPN/EVPN services and network virtualization is a bonus.
• Understanding of Broadcom XGS/DNX family of switches is a bonus.
• Exposure to end-to-end feature development including CLI, SNMP/Netconf, inter module/thread communication, hardware abstraction layer & BCM SDK.
• Good to have exposure to debug tools (e.g. GDB), test tools (e.g. Ixia/Spirent) and configuration management (e.g. Perforce/Git).
• Self-starter with a strong can do belief, committed to delivering quality results on aggressive timelines. Effectively able to work independently with little hands-on supervision.
• Team oriented; strong inter-personal skills and ability to understand customers needs, expectations and perspective.
• Capable to multitask on multiple projects, with good time management skills and stay focused under pressure.
• Understand agile methodologies
Education and Experience:
• Pursuing Bachelor s/ Master s degree in computer science or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effectively able to collaborate with multiple teams across geographically diverse areas.
*LI-CN About Ciena Ciena is a network strategy and technology company with a passion to provide an experience, to you and our customers that is as rewarding as the outcome. We attract the best and brightest those with outstanding talent, motivation, and the right attitude to contribute to our success. Our culture balances our openness and informality with professionalism and trust and is built on the foundation of our core values: Customer First, Integrity, Velocity, Innovation, and Outstanding People. Ciena enables everyone to have a voice and a network that supports them while on the journey to discovering their passion and purpose. We trust each individual to do what they can to reach their full potential and make an impact on the business, whenever, wherever they are in the world. With Ciena s highly innovative, forward-thinking business practices, we reward people for pushing the boundaries. Unlock your potential at Ciena! Being You Ciena As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we want to foster an environment that values and respects all individual s strengths, perspectives, ideas, and ability to meet the needs of our customers globally. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status or any other category protected by applicable law. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise Ciena in a timely fashion of the specific accommodation measures required for you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. We do not charge any fee for employment and the same applies to the Recruitment Partners we work with. Additionally, we do not ask for any refundable security deposit to be paid in bank accounts for employment purposes. We request candidates to be cautious of misleading communications and not pay any fee/ deposit to individuals/ agencies/ employment portals on the pretext of attending Ciena s interview process or seeking employment with us.,

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