Wavelogic Software Development - 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 advancing global networking through software platforms that enable convergence across photonics, OTN, and Ethernet layers. This role contributes to embedded software development for these platforms, enabling scalable and high-performance network solutions. The position supports delivery of software systems that power modern global communications infrastructure.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
- 1+ years of Embedded C and C++ programming languages
- Application of Linux and/or Zephyr kernel drivers and user space drivers
- Experience with BSP, security, and board bring-up
- Application of structured programming and design concepts
- Demonstrated interest and aptitude for software development
- Willingness to learn and apply new technologies
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of real-time operating systems concepts
- Experience developing drivers in Zephyr
- Ability to interpret CPU hardware architectures, functional specifications, and timing diagrams
- Exposure to Agile or Waterfall software development methodologies
- Familiarity with datacom and telecom concepts including DWDM, SONET/SDH, OTN, Ethernet, OSI model, TCP/IP, and MPLS
Responsibilities
- Participate in the software development life cycle from development through delivery to customers
- Implement cross-platform software and services across embedded systems including multi-core CPUs, SoCs, Ethernet PHYs, FPGAs, and optics
- Utilize Linux kernel components, TCP/IP stack, forwarding tables, IP filters, VLANs, and memory management in software design
- Design and develop drivers, diagnostics, and applications using C, C++, and Python
- Debug system defects and analyze performance and throughput issues
- Port operating system elements across product families
- Develop scripts, test utilities, and tools to improve development efficiency
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision plans
- 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
