Embedded Software Developer - New Grad
About The Position
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. Ciena is seeking an Embedded Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance software for networking products. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to networking solutions that support the future of telecommunications while working in a collaborative development environment. The successful candidate will participate in the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software features across the product lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Previous internship, co-op, or applied project experience relevant to the role.
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
- Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet, TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP).
- Experience with debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, GDB) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with embedded Linux
- Knowledge of RTOS concepts (Zephyr, VxWorks, etc.)
- Experience with device driver development
- Hardware bring-up and board validation experience
- Familiarity with bootloaders and firmware update mechanisms
- Experience with SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and debug embedded software for networking devices, including routers, switches, and optical transport systems.
- Develop software in C/C++ and Python.
- Design, develop, and maintain intuitive graphical user interfaces (GUIs) that meet product requirements.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and documentation.
- Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Analyze and resolve technical issues related to embedded software performance and functionality.
- Contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and architectural planning.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- 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
- vacation time
- Paid Family Leave
- other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
