Software Engineer – Performance and Test Automation New Grad

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.

How You Will Contribute:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to streamline testing processes and ensure optimal product quality.
• Automate performance data collection and analysis to identify bottlenecks and optimize system behavior.
• Generate actionable test result reports for debugging and root cause analysis.
• Create tools to support Product Assurance and Verification teams in testing and data collection.
• Analyze and optimize software performance for critical use cases, capturing meaningful metrics and monitoring trends.
• Build dashboards and visualizations using tools like Grafana to present trends and insights effectively.
• Collaborate with software designers, systems architects, and test engineers to resolve issues and enhance product functionality and robustness.

The Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Systems, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, JavaScript, and Bash.
• Familiarity with tools like Git, JIRA, Jenkins, Visual Studio Code, Docker, Grafana, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience working in Linux-based environments.
• Knowledge of ETL pipeline design and development for data processing and transformation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot software defects.
• Understanding of structured programming and design concepts.

Nice to Haves:

• Familiarity with automated software testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of protocols such as REST, gRPC, and Netconf.
• Experience with YANG modeling language, JSON, and database management (e.g., SQL).
• Understanding of software performance profiling tools like Linux perf and flame graphs.
• Exposure to machine learning and data analytics techniques for performance analysis.
• Experience with telecommunication equipment and tools.

The annual pay range for this position is $65,500-104,600.

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.

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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 an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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