Ciena Corporation

Internship Details 3 12 month internship starting June2027. Overview As the global leader in high speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people first approach. Our culture focuses on a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well being, and belonging. Ciena is a technology company that leads with its humanity-driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. We are seeking early career Software Engineers to work with our engineering team and help drive the development of the Service Aware Operating System (SAOS), to support customers in developing and deploying their virtualized networks. Responsibilities Develop embedded software on the Ciena NOS, which is a modified Linux operating system. Participate in all stages of software development - requirements analysis, architecture and high level design, implementation and testing. Troubleshoot software issues, provide customer and verification support. Design and develop unit tests and test automation suites. Engage with Product Owners and System Architects to evolve software applications, adopting new features and technologies without compromising performance. Influence the software architecture, improve resiliency, debuggability and maintainability. Required Skills & Qualifications Excellent analytical, problem solving and programming skills (C, C++, Python). Excellent communication and technical documentation skills. Excellent organization skills to manage time, resources, and priorities. Familiarity with Linux development environment. Knowledge of network routers/switches or routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.). Experience in open source software development or usage of Linux OS (ideally Debian), containers and Kubernetes. Experience with automated test frameworks such as Jenkins. Experience with design and development tools such as Atlassian (Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira), Eclipse, GDB, etc. Independent self starter capable of effectively managing priorities to achieve business objectives. Comfortable in a team environment while still taking accountability and working independently as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

Internship Details 3 12 month internship starting June2027. Overview As the global leader in high speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people first approach. Our culture focuses on a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well being, and belonging. Ciena is a technology company that leads with its humanity-driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. We are seeking early career Software Engineers to work with our engineering team and help drive the development of the Service Aware Operating System (SAOS), to support customers in developing and deploying their virtualized networks. Responsibilities Develop embedded software on the Ciena NOS, which is a modified Linux operating system. Participate in all stages of software development - requirements analysis, architecture and high level design, implementation and testing. Troubleshoot software issues, provide customer and verification support. Design and develop unit tests and test automation suites. Engage with Product Owners and System Architects to evolve software applications, adopting new features and technologies without compromising performance. Influence the software architecture, improve resiliency, debuggability and maintainability. Required Skills & Qualifications Excellent analytical, problem solving and programming skills (C, C++, Python). Excellent communication and technical documentation skills. Excellent organization skills to manage time, resources, and priorities. Familiarity with Linux development environment. Knowledge of network routers/switches or routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.). Experience in open source software development or usage of Linux OS (ideally Debian), containers and Kubernetes. Experience with automated test frameworks such as Jenkins. Experience with design and development tools such as Atlassian (Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira), Eclipse, GDB, etc. Independent self starter capable of effectively managing priorities to achieve business objectives. Comfortable in a team environment while still taking accountability and working independently as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

Blue Planet Data Management LeadPostulerlocations: London: UK- Reading-Regustime type: Full timeposted on: Publié aujourd'huijob requisition id: R031020As 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 intelligent, automated networks through its Blue Planet portfolio by enabling data-driven innovation and AI-powered operations. This role leads the definition of data strategy, architecture, and productization for telecom data, enabling scalable digital twin capabilities and data platforms that support next-generation network operations. The position plays a critical role in aligning data foundations with AI, automation, and product innovation across the portfolio. How you will make an impact: Define and own the canonical telco data model and ontology across network topology, service lifecycle, inventory, assurance, and OSS domains Align data models with industry standards including TM Forum Open APIs, SID/eTOM, Open Digital Architecture, YANG/NETCONF, and TOSCA Drive adoption of ontology models across product teams as the semantic foundation for data exchange, AI training, and digital twin deployment Develop and lead the data fabric product architecture, including federated access, streaming pipelines, virtualization, metadata management, and lineage tracking Translate data architecture vision into scalable, cloud-native and microservices-based implementations in collaboration with engineering teams Define and deliver the telco digital twin strategy, including use cases such as network optimization, predictive maintenance, and simulation Engage with customers, partners, and industry forums to validate solutions, influence standards, and position the portfolio in the market The must haves: Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Software Engineering with telecommunications, networking, or communications systems concentration, or equivalent experience Experience: 15+ years of experience in the telecom software industry with at least 5+ years of product line management experience Application of telecom data modeling, schema design, graph or ontology structures, and enterprise data management tools Application of AI and ML data requirements including feature stores, training data pipelines, data lineage, and model grounding techniques for GenAI or LLM use cases Background in OSS environments including network automation, orchestration, inventory, assurance, and network management systems Exposure to telecom network domains including fixed, mobile or RAN, and cable or MSO across core, transport, and access layers Experience introducing complex technical products or architectures into Tier-1 CSP or network provider environments Nice to haves: Background in cloud-native architectures including Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud data platforms Exposure to multi-cloud environments Collaboration across engineering, product management, marketing, and field organizations Engagement with industry analysts and participation in analyst briefings Contribution to industry forums such as TM Forum, MEF, ETSI, or ONF Development of technical content including whitepapers, blogs, or conference presentations Support of go-to-market strategy and product positioning Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

Ciena Corporation is seeking a Blue Planet Data Management Lead in Reading, UK. The successful candidate will define the canonical telco data model and lead data architecture initiatives to support next-gen network operations. With over 15 years in telecom software, you will drive the adoption of data models and engage with industry standards to ensure alignment. The role also focuses on developing cloud-native implementations and engaging with customers to validate solutions. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Software Engineering is required.

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. The Network Engineer, Early in Career role focuses on the design and implementation of leading network technologies and contributes to delivering high quality network solutions and supporting customer deployments with measurable impact. The role operates within a collaborative and inclusive environment focused on innovation and technical excellence. How you will make an impact Deliver post sales solution engineering activities including solution design, acceptance, remote deployment, and network reconfiguration or migration under senior engineer supervision. Interface with Systems Engineers, Service Project Managers, Technical Support, Field Service Engineers, and Customer Service Advocate teams to coordinate delivery activities. Analyze network designs to enable consistent deployment and in service upgrades of network equipment. Translate network designs into solution designs for new builds, reconfiguration, and network upgrade projects. Gather and analyze customer network data to develop migration strategies for transition onto platform solutions. Review technical deployment packages with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment across deployment teams. Troubleshoot and resolve technical deployment package issues in collaboration with engineering, customer, and internal teams. Must haves Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Not more than 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Application of Layer0/1 optical or transmission technologies and/or application of Layer2 3 networking concepts including IP protocols. Application of scripting or DevOps tools such as Python, Java, or Ansible. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross functional teams to resolve issues and establish best practices. Ability to review and analyze project information to translate conceptual designs into implementation processes. Nice to haves Customer service interaction in technical environments. Written and verbal communication in English. Utilization of MS Office applications including Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to travel approximately25%. Ability to work during night maintenance windows approximately25%. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Communications or technology focused career interest. Diversity & Inclusion At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

Ciena Corporation is seeking a Network Engineer, Early in Career based in Greater London. This position focuses on the design and implementation of advanced network technologies, delivering high-quality solutions and supporting customer deployments. Working in a collaborative environment, you will engage in solution design, network reconfiguration, and customer data analysis. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, have less than a year of experience, and demonstrate skills in optical technologies and networking concepts. The role includes opportunities for personal growth and meaningful community impact.