Senior Software Engineer
Austin, TX

Job Description

Ciena may well be the most important technology company you've never heard of. The innovations that wow us (driverless cars), and those we now take for granted (the ability to mobile-stream your favorite show) are the products of ingenuity from some brilliant and forward-thinking companies. But those companies rely on Ciena, another vanguard of innovation, to create and advance the underlying networks that bring their breakthroughs to our doorsteps. VR, AI, IOT, 5G … literally none of it would be possible without the mind-boggling technology that makes the internet itself work. For more than 25 years, Ciena has been the global leader in networking strategy, and our technology has been part of the critical infrastructure running within the most advanced companies in the world.

What will you do at Ciena?

We are looking for stellar software engineers to work on the team of routing experts and architects to develop the Blue Planet Route Optimization and Assurance (ROA) software that encompasses work in the areas of route analytics, networking and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

* Design and implement next generation analytics, provisioning and orchestration software modules.
* Collaborate closely with other developers and the product management team to prioritize and execute on the product roadmap.
* Develop detailed architecture, functional and design specifications.
* Enhance coding standards, development guidelines and participate in peer code/design reviews.
* Help drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement with an emphasis on test automation, technical curiosity, and data-driven decision making.

General Activities

The Blue Planet orchestration platform is used by service providers to manage service lifecycles and automate operations. Blue Planet is based on a modern software architecture that leverages open-source technologies, model-driven templates and container-based micro-services. Blue Planet facilitates the evolution toward more efficient, modernized network operations and software-defined programmability to accelerate the delivery of on-demand services, reduce costs, and enable a path to increased network autonomy. The ROA team is focused on delivering the next generation Analytics, Provisioning and Orchestration SDN software modules of the Blue Planet Platform.

Experience

* 5+years of relevant experience in software development
* Bachelors/Masters or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent experience
* Proficiency in C++
* Significant experience in STL and designing/developing large software systems in Linux/UNIX environments
* Good systems knowledge of Linux/UNIX
* Strong algorithmic skills
* Excellent object-oriented design skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to tackle challenging problems and multitask

Desirable knowledge or experience in (a plus - not mandatory):

* Good knowledge of IP networking and routing protocols
* Experience with Agile development
* LI-CN

Rewarding experience. Meaningful outcomes.

Making a difference in people's lives through design and implementation of leading network technologies. That's what motivates us.

A distinct way to work

Free thinking, free discussion, and collaboration are the norm. Expect more satisfying outcomes - both personal and professional.

Ciena values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender or age.

Ciena is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise Ciena in a timely fashion of the specific needs / accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to any specific needs / accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What you can expect from us

* You will receive notification of your successful application
* Successful applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an initial discussion
* If suitable you will be considered for the short list and our formal interview process