Senior Manager Software Development

Ciena•Ottawa, ON

2d•$139,400 - $222,600

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. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Software Development Manager to drive the development and delivery of cutting-edge optical software on the Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) product. As a key leader in the RLS Software team, you will have the opportunity to work with other software and system team members to shape the next generation of scalable optical products. We are on the leading edge of this incredible AI growth together with Cloud and Service providers.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience managing a team of software designers in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Experience managing schedules and technical deliverables of third party vendors.
Proven ability to work effectively with peer teams located in different time zones.
Strong experience managing third-party vendors, including defining requirements, monitoring schedules, and resolving issues.
Solid understanding of embedded software development and drivers for hardware interfaces.
Experience with embedded software development, card and module bring up, Linux/VxWorks and RTOS device drivers, HAL, alarming, control and management software.
Knowledge of photonic technologies and layer 0 systems is highly desirable.
Familiarity with testing and calibration processes for hardware/software integration.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience working in the optical networking or telecommunications industry.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software designers responsible for developing embedded software and drivers that interface with photonic hardware.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the team.
Provide technical guidance and career development opportunities for team members.
Oversee the design, development, testing, and delivery of embedded software for RLS Interface Management Modules.
Ensure software and drivers meet high standards for quality, reliability, and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and ensure alignment with product goals.
Work closely with factory teams to ensure new modules can be properly tested and calibrated.
Develop processes and tools to streamline testing and calibration workflows.
Serve as the primary interface with third-party vendors to ensure software requirements are clearly communicated, schedules are maintained, and deliverables are met.
Monitor vendor progress, ensuring timely resolution of software defects and thorough testing of fixes.
Coordinate with peer teams located in different time zones to ensure smooth integration of software components.
Act as a key liaison between software engineering, hardware engineering, and other functional teams to drive project success.
Identify opportunities to improve development processes, tools, and methodologies.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in photonics and layer 0 systems.