Telecommunications Quality Automation Test Engineer

Ciena•Petaluma, CA

2d•Onsite

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. At Ciena, people are at the center of everything we do. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the quality and reliability of next-generation telecommunications systems used by customers around the world. By working hands-on in world-class labs and collaborating with experienced engineers, this position plays a meaningful role in delivering high-quality solutions that meet evolving customer and industry requirements. This is an onsite role in Petaluma.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
Hands-on experience with Linux-based operating systems and test automation using an object-oriented language, preferably Python.
Experience interfacing with JSON files and MongoDB databases.
Technical knowledge of Passive Optical Network (PON) systems.
Experience working with network interfaces such as serial, General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB), Universal Serial Bus (USB), and Ethernet.
Proven debugging and troubleshooting skills across system-level environments.
Working knowledge of customer and industry requirements from telecommunications carriers and cable providers, including standards bodies such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), International Telecommunication Union – Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T), Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS), and Telcordia.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with vendor-specific application programming interfaces (APIs) and Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI).
Experience working with test and network equipment command-line interfaces.
Knowledge of physical layer concepts related to fiber optic systems.
Exposure to system-level testing in a telecommunications or networking environment.
Experience contributing to or maintaining scalable lab environments.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute system-level verification strategies aligned with customer expectations and telecommunications industry requirements.
Apply product development lifecycle methodologies to support continuous improvement in system quality across releases.
Design, implement, and automate test strategies and system applications within laboratory environments.
Validate new features introduced in each system release and accurately report results in test databases.
Perform regression and backward-compatibility testing to ensure consistent performance across releases.
Identify, document, and track defects to closure to support compliance with customer and industry standards.
Maintain and scale laboratory system environments to support evolving product lines.