Sr. Software Engineer - C++/C/Embedded

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 progressive 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 Networking business plays an instrumental role in our strategy and is bringing products and solutions to market that wins with the pillars of speed service delivery, agility, and assurance.What will you do at Ciena We re looking for an expert, talented team member who is passionate about delivering innovative products with their skills in embedded software for networking and routing devices. You will work with outstanding technologies in a virtualized, micro-services oriented, container-based system architecture. This is an exciting time to join Ciena, as we energetically drive our product portfolio forward into the future of advanced networking services. Responsibilities
• Join Platform Software team to develop platform dependent software and advanced technologies in Linux containers based distribution and state of the art networking technologies.
• Contribute in software design, development, validation and documentation to deliver high quality, functionality excellent products.
• Contribute to integration with enabling technologies including external software, Networking SDKs and hardware capabilities
• Trouble shoot and fix reported issues; identify root cause, diagnose, debug and deliver robust timely fixes
• Always continue learning and developing skills in system and network virtualization (Containers, SDN, NFV).
General Activities
• Participate in all phases of software development process, including design, product validation, documentation, and solving deployment issues
• Work in an agile development environment and participate in sprint activities to plan and produce rapid cycle, high quality work youre doing
• Design in an embedded software development environment in C and Python languages using Yocto and BitBake development tools
Collaboration with stakeholders
• Work well with Architects and Marketing to evaluate and address customer requirements and determine effective design approaches
• Partner with peer development scrums to ensure excellent cross-component design
• Work with QA to verify the software and product work the way customers expect
Areas of impact
• Ciena packet software and hardware technologies are deployed in Global Networks, Private and Public Cloud Solutions, 4G/5G communications, and SD-WAN
• Influence the design of outstanding products as the network infrastructure transitions to 5G, L3, and disaggregated cloud architectures
Experience
• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related subject area. Master s preferred.
• Requires hands-on experience in low level Linux OS software, interfacing FPGAs and networking chips.
• Prefers knowledge of industry-standard Carrier Ethernet technology.
• Excellent C/C programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with product cycles and the deployment journey for carrier class products in Service Provider customer environments
*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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