WaveLogic Software Developer - New Grad

Ciena•Atlanta, GA

14d•$68,900 - $110,100

About The Position

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters. How You Will Contribute: As a modem control software developer, you will push the boundaries of what is possible in optical network solutions. You will work alongside experienced professionals to ensure the reliability and performance of projects that play critical roles in our network solutions and help build upon our innovative technology. You will also challenge yourself and others by bringing enthusiasm and fresh ideas to new challenges and leading by example. In this role, you will.. Develop understanding and expertise in next-gen network solutions using optical transport and switching technologies like OTN, Ethernet etc. Develop embedded software skills to design, develop, validate and document advanced networking features and capabilities which are deployed in service provider networks. Trouble shoot and fix reported issues with embedded software, Identify root cause, diagnose, debug and deliver robust timely fixes. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to design, develop and test the next-gen modem technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering
C, C++ programming language experience
Good knowledge of embedded systems, device drivers, Linux Operating System knowledge, mutual exclusion, synchronization, interrupt handling, inter-process communication, etc.;
Positive work attitude, highly motivated and an ability to seek out answers with a willingness to learn and work independently.
Strong verbal and technical writing skills;
Collaborates well in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with datacom & telecom concepts such as DWDM, OTN, Ethernet, TCP/IP
Low-level Real-Time Software/Firmware Development
Ability to understand CPU Hardware architectures, Hardware Functional Specifications and Hardware Timing Diagrams
Linux, VxWorks
Linux as a software development environment
Exposure to CLI, TL1, SNMP, NETCONF, REST, gRPC.
Design and development tools such as: Git, Eclipse, JIRA, Confluence, GDB, Yocto
YANG modeling language and toolchains
Scripting experience, Python, Go, BASH
Automation and Test

Responsibilities

Develop understanding and expertise in next-gen network solutions using optical transport and switching technologies like OTN, Ethernet etc.
Develop embedded software skills to design, develop, validate and document advanced networking features and capabilities which are deployed in service provider networks.
Trouble shoot and fix reported issues with embedded software, Identify root cause, diagnose, debug and deliver robust timely fixes.
Collaborate with multi-functional teams to design, develop and test the next-gen modem technologies.