Senior Network Software Engineer

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Ciena Canada, Inc. Full time

Ciena Canada, Inc. is a technology company that leads with its humanity, driving business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. We prioritize a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers individual passions, growth, wellbeing, and belonging.

At Ciena, we recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental and physical health of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.

We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, ensuring every employee feels respected, valued, and heard. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not tolerate any form of discrimination. This role offers an opportunity to accelerate your career path by gaining hands-on experience and exposure to the latest networking technologies.

Job Description

This position plays a vital role in developing connectivity solutions for high-speed data transmission and cloud-based services. As a key member of our team, you will participate in the software development life cycle, from development through delivery to end customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in C, C++ software development of new functionality in various software components for devices on a real-time OS.
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects, and other professional and technical personnel to consult and resolve problems.
  • Work with product verification and test teams to resolve issues and ensure efficient large-scale software releases.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and possess expertise in Embedded C, C++, Python programming languages, and fundamentals of structured programming and design concepts. Experience with low-level Real-Time Software/Firmware Development, Real-time operating systems, and CPU Hardware architectures is an asset.

Benefits and Compensation

The estimated annual salary range for this position is $76,440 - $121,200 CAD. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission.



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