Optical Engineer

This is a primary processing purpose. This is a secondary processing purpose. They gather information about your interactions on the site, such as which pages you visit frequently, how long you stay, and the links or buttons you click. They help us record any difficulties you have with the website and help us to evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising. By analyzing this data, we can understand what aspects of our site are effective and identify areas for improvement. This is a secondary processing purpose. This is a secondary processing purpose. 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. The Agile Programmable Optical Transport R&D organization is responsible for the development of world leading photonic hardware, photonic software and photonic system architecture. Within this organization the Link Engineering team is responsible for development of models and tools that predict optical system performance and resolve efficient equipment provisioning for a diverse set of both future and deployed optical networks:Network that range from transoceanic subsea cables, scaling all the way down to metro and data center interconnects. Responsibilities Produce detailed requirements for optical network design tools based on network equipment hardware capabilities, software features and application space knowledge Participate in the underlying evolution of software architecture discussions and strategies Assist in the integration of products and features across product portfolio to ensure excellent end to end user experience Development of computationally efficient and accuratemodeling tools that help design world class optical networks that drives the growth of artificial intelligence Recommend equipment provisioning values and methods based on consideration of optical performance and ease of use Collaborate and contribute link engineering know-how to help guide other R&D teams such as Tools software development, Network Equipment software and hardware development teams Experience and Skills Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in physics or electrical engineering required, with advanced optical communication content Strong programming (C, Matlab, Python) and analytic skills Comfortable working in linux, windows environment Able to work and develop with dockerize container Prior experience in network Planning or Optical Modeling tool development a plus Excellent teamworker with strong interpersonal skills The job range for this position, in Canada, is as follows: $71,600.00 - $114,400.00 #LI-JD 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.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 anEqual 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. Dive into our culture and the people who fuel it Learn about our people and what fuels us–we power more than the world’s leading networks. Explore CienaLife . #J-18808-Ljbffr