Senior Optical Engineer
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. As a Senior Optical Engineer at Ciena Canada ULC, this role contributes to the design, analysis, and validation of advanced optical communication systems that enable next-generation networks. The position plays a critical role in delivering high-performance and reliable optical technologies that support global connectivity.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics OR Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics
- Have a desire to lead and mentor
- Experience utilizing AI models to improve efficiency
- Experience leading technical studies, drawing and supporting conclusions, presenting results internally and externally.
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience in designing optical communication systems within telecommunications or data communications environments
- Demonstrated collaboration across cross-functional engineering
Responsibilities
- Provide Pre-sales support defining commercially viable end-to-end technical solutions for customers, handling RFPs and converting customers’ needs into detailed technical solutions and designs.
- Simulate complex optical systems, including transmitters, receivers, and link budgets, to meet defined performance requirements
- Analyze optical system performance using statistical data techniques to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams
- Define optical test methodologies and evaluate results to validate field trial system performance
- Communicate with Sales Engineers and Account Primes to obtain all relevant details of customer network and application requirements
- Develop link engineering planning material for use by sales engineers
- Mentor junior and new in career engineers
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
Senior
