Senior Optical Hardware Systems Architect

1 month 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.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Optical Hardware Systems Architect to join our Optical Networks System Design Architecture team. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in designing complex networking solutions that meet the current and future needs of our customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with Product Line Management (PLM) to define the initial set of requirements for a customer-specific request or new general market need.
  • Collaborate with various design teams to iterate through possible hardware options to address requirements and present design tradeoffs.
  • Define solution requirements in sufficient detail for design teams to implement the design, including high-level specifications and detailed requirements.
  • Provide support to design teams during the design phase.
  • Provide input into hardware characterization, software integration, system test, and product verification test plans as required.
  • Support design teams to resolve issues that arise during testing.
  • Execute or guide the execution of the system-level test plan.
  • Create product supporting documentation for PLM to describe new technologies, solutions, and product designs to customers.
  • Present to customer account teams and customers as required.
  • Provide support when field issues are escalated to the design teams.
  • Ensure design teams are aligned with the proposed solution and understand the requirements to implement the design.
  • Ensure the management team is informed about any issues that arise during product design and integration that require escalation.
  • Ensure PLM are informed about any roadblocks that arise during product design and integration that may require changes to the product definition.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of hardware design experience in optical networking or a related field.
  • Experience or interest in system design, preferably in the telecommunications industry.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols, technologies, and architectures.
  • Experience with hardware design, testing, and validation as well as hardware and software integration.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual pay range for this position is $110,900 - $177,100. Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. 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. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Ciena is an Equal 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.

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