Optical System Architect Ciena CorporationOptical System ArchitectNew Providence, NJ$117,800–$188,200 / yearThis role shapes the architecture of emerging Near-Packaged Optics (NPO) and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) solutions, ensuring industry-leading performance across integrated photonics, packaging, and system-level design. Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business.
Principal Digital Verification Engineer Ciena CorporationPrincipal Digital Verification EngineerNew York, NY$147,100–$234,900 / yearFollowing are examples of responsibilities in this role, however the role is not necessarily limited to this list and can vary from project to project: You will be expected to quickly understand the architecture and functional requirements of the project in order to effectively communicate and collaborate with systems engineers and architects. Possibility of reporting directly to the Senior Manager as an ASIC Verification Prime As an ASIC verification Prime, you would be responsible for all aspects of the verification of the digital portion of the Serdes as well as working with partner teams to ensure overall Serdes coverage.
Optoelectronic IC Package Design Director Ciena CorporationOptoelectronic IC Package Design DirectorNew Providence, NJ$235,600–$376,400 / yearPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. As Optoelectronic IC Package Design Director, you will be an integral part of the xPO engineering team and lead package development for custom in-house photonic, analog, and digital ICs, supporting next generation optical modules.
Optoelectronic IC Package Design Director Ciena CorpOptoelectronic IC Package Design DirectorNew Providence, NJ$235,600–$376,400 / yearPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. As Optoelectronic IC Package Design Director, you will be an integral part of the xPO engineering team and lead package development for custom in-house photonic, analog, and digital ICs, supporting next generation optical modules.
Optical DSP Intern (Masters/PhD) Ciena CorpOptical DSP Intern (Masters/PhD)Alpharetta, GA$27–$43 / hourPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Nice to haves: Knowledge of optical system components including DAC/ADC, amplifiers, IIR/FIR filters, equalizers, feedback loops, lasers, modulators, optical hybrids, and fiber systems.
Senior Software Engineer Ciena CorpSenior Software EngineerAlpharetta, GAPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Optical DSP Engineer (New Grad - Masters, PhD, Post Doc) Ciena CorpOptical DSP Engineer (New Grad - Masters, PhD, Post Doc)Alpharetta, GA$79,000–$126,000 / yearPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. How You Will Contribute: Reporting to Senior Manager, DSP Engineering, as an Optical Systems Engineer, you will be part of the Signal Processing Team that works on the cutting edge of modem technology.
Senior Test Automation Engineer, onsite in Petaluma, California Ciena CorpSenior Test Automation Engineer, onsite in Petaluma, CaliforniaPetaluma, CA$120,500–$192,500 / yearReporting to the Senior Manager, SVT/PV Engineering, as a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Test Engineer, you will play an important role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of Ciena's industry-leading networking products. You will contribute to the development of next-generation networking solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites that improve product quality and accelerate software delivery.
Consultant, Systems Solutions Architecture Ciena CorpConsultant, Systems Solutions ArchitectureHanover, MD$159,744–$193,200 / yearPosition requires 60 months of experience in the following: Key networking technologies such as Optical, OTN, Ethernet, MPLS-TP, IP, SDN or NFV) and applications such as Mobility, Data Center Networking, IP/Optical architectures, Ethernet services, Automation and Virtualization, or OSS; Sales cycle and stage requirements; Senior/director level engagements with a range of functions within a given organization: Commercial, Engineering, Product Management, Services/Support, Training, or HR; and. The Must Haves: Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Technology or related field and five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in a software developer-related occupation.
Senior Director, Global Tax Planning / Strategy Ciena CorpSenior Director, Global Tax Planning / StrategyHanover, MDPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Advise executive leadership on mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation, legal entity optimization, financing structures, and international expansion.
IT Project / Program Manager Ciena CorpIT Project / Program ManagerCAOversee the ongoing review of projects status; closely monitor project resources, tasks, risks, and milestones, make course corrections when necessary, using defined change control procedures, recommend and implement solutions as appropriate. Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building and ability to work independently with little hands-on supervision delivering across aggressive timelines.
Senior Director, Customer Engagement Information Technology Partner Ciena CorpSenior Director, Customer Engagement Information Technology PartnerAlpharetta, GAPartnering directly with the VP of Global Customer Engagement, this leader sets the technology vision and roadmap across the leads-to-order and customer lifecycle, and leads a multidisciplinary team of technical product owners, delivery leads, business analysts, and engineers to deliver scalable, modern, AI-enabled capabilities. Lead the vision, roadmap, health, and outcomes for technology platforms like Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, CPQ platforms, digital commerce, marketing technology stack, customer master data and integration layer connecting front office to ERP, Finance and Supply Chain.
Senior Director, IT Business Operation & PMO Ciena CorpSenior Director, IT Business Operation & PMOHanover, MDThe Senior Director, IT Business Operations & PMO is a newly created leadership role that consolidates IT business operations, internal IT processes, and budget management into a single, unified function. Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business.
Portal & Service Cloud Technical Manager Ciena CorpPortal & Service Cloud Technical ManagerFLSalesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Administrator, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I & II, Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant, and/or Salesforce Certified Experience Cloud Consultant are highly desirable. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Portal & Service Cloud Technical Manager to lead the design, development, and support of our customer and partner portals, as well as our Salesforce Service Cloud platform.
THW Client Co-op Ciena CorpTHW Client Co-opNY$27–$37.50 / hourThe Must Haves: • Good academic standing in a Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering • Previous experience with ASIC or FPGA development, as well as knowledge of and experience using System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL and Python • Strong verbal and technical writing skills • Self-motivated, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business.
FP&A Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (AI & Automation Focus) Ciena CorpFP&A Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (AI & Automation Focus)Hanover, MD$68,300–$109,100 / yearPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. The position integrates financial planning and analysis with advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled forecasting to improve decision-making, speed, and accuracy at Ciena.
Senior PCB Layout Engineer Ciena CorpSenior PCB Layout EngineerNew Providence, NJ$120,000–$191,600 / yearPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. The Senior PCB Layout Engineer contributes to the design and delivery of high-performance printed circuit boards that support scalable and manufacturable optical engine platforms.
Global Process Owner - Sales and Operations Planning Ciena CorpGlobal Process Owner - Sales and Operations PlanningMD$169,400–$240,000 / yearCross-Functional Leadership and Change Management • Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with and influence stakeholders across all regions and functions to ensure the S&OP process is adopted, valued, and drives alignment between strategic, financial, and operational plans. • Automate and Incorporate AI: Identify and champion opportunities to inject automation and AI/Machine Learning into the S&OP workflow, particularly in areas like statistical forecasting, scenario planning, and capacity constraint modeling, to enable "planning at the speed of the business."
Telecommunications Quality Automation Test Engineer - New Grad Ciena CorpTelecommunications Quality Automation Test Engineer - New GradPetaluma, CA$73,000–$116,600 / yearPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Senior Financial & Data Analyst (FinOps) - Hanover, Maryland Ciena CorpSenior Financial & Data Analyst (FinOps) - Hanover, MarylandHanover, MD$89,300–$142,700 / yearHands-on cloud cost management or FinOps experience across providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). With direct exposure to senior leaders across IT, Finance, and Cloud teams, this role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, optimize spend at scale, and help Ciena continue to lead with both innovation and humanity.
Director, Field and Channel Marketing Ciena CorpDirector, Field and Channel MarketingHanover, MD$143,700–$229,500 / yearThis role will align closely with sales, product, and corporate marketing teams to deliver high-impact programs focused on generating operations support systems (OSS) software sales with communication service providers globally. Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Field & Channel Marketing to lead worldwide marketing initiatives that drive pipeline growth, accelerate revenue, and strengthen customer engagement.
Director, Field and Channel Marketing Ciena CorpDirector, Field and Channel MarketingAlpharetta, GA$143,700–$229,500 / yearThis role will align closely with sales, product, and corporate marketing teams to deliver high-impact programs focused on generating operations support systems (OSS) software sales with communication service providers globally. Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Field & Channel Marketing to lead worldwide marketing initiatives that drive pipeline growth, accelerate revenue, and strengthen customer engagement.
Commercial Management Leader Ciena CorpCommercial Management LeaderMD$140,100–$223,900 / yearAs the senior commercial authority for the region, this leader influences deal strategy, strengthens financial discipline, and builds a high‑performing Commercial Management organization that enables profitable growth and long‑term customer success. Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business.
Senior Sales Engineer Ciena CorpSenior Sales EngineerAtlanta, GA$144,000–$230,000 / yearYou'll play a key role in producing written proposals, network engineering designs/documentation as well as quoting solutions and actively consult with customers on best practices and how to incorporate Ciena's technology into their networks. Ciena's Pay Ranges: Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business.
Stay Connected with Ciena - Future Opportunities Ciena CorpStay Connected with Ciena - Future OpportunitiesAtlanta, GAOur Talent Acquisition team actively builds relationships with professionals across all levels and disciplines to support future growth and emerging opportunities. We're always looking to engage with curious, driven, and collaborative individuals who want to make an impact, even if the right opportunity isn't available today.
Digital Verification Engineer Expert Ciena CorpDigital Verification Engineer ExpertNY$147,100–$234,900 / yearFollowing are examples of responsibilities in this role, however the role is not necessarily limited to this list and can vary from project to project: You will be expected to quickly understand the architecture and functional requirements of the project in order to effectively communicate and collaborate with systems engineers and architects. The Must Haves: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other applicable scientific degree coupled with expert level experience in the use of System Verilog, UVM, SVA, and simulators from major vendors.
Customer Support Operations Consultant Ciena CorpCustomer Support Operations ConsultantMD$100,700–$160,900 / yearPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. This role enables Ciena Managed Services to win and deliver customer outcomes by shaping service management process architecture and supporting pre-sales engagements.
Stay Connected with Ciena - Future Opportunities Ciena CorpStay Connected with Ciena - Future OpportunitiesMiami, FLOur Talent Acquisition team actively builds relationships with professionals across all levels and disciplines to support future growth and emerging opportunities. We're always looking to engage with curious, driven, and collaborative individuals who want to make an impact, even if the right opportunity isn't available today.
Stay Connected with Ciena - Future Opportunities Ciena CorpStay Connected with Ciena - Future OpportunitiesPittsford, NYOur Talent Acquisition team actively builds relationships with professionals across all levels and disciplines to support future growth and emerging opportunities. We're always looking to engage with curious, driven, and collaborative individuals who want to make an impact, even if the right opportunity isn't available today.
Stay Connected with Ciena - Future Opportunities Ciena CorpStay Connected with Ciena - Future OpportunitiesNew Providence, NJOur Talent Acquisition team actively builds relationships with professionals across all levels and disciplines to support future growth and emerging opportunities. We're always looking to engage with curious, driven, and collaborative individuals who want to make an impact, even if the right opportunity isn't available today.
Optical System Architect Ciena CorpOptical System ArchitectNew Providence, NJ$117,800–$188,200 / yearHow you will make an impact: • Define architectures for current and future xPO interconnect products • Evaluate high-level system requirements and translate them into subcomponent specifications for engineering teams • Lead system-level modeling and simulation efforts to enable end-to-end performance validation • Correlate simulated and measured performance data to refine internal models • Advance internally developed Python-based link simulation tools • Collaborate across photonic integrated circuits (PICs), electrical integrated circuit (EICs), packaging, and other engineering groups to optimize system design • Present system insights and results to internal and external stakeholders. The must haves: • Master's degree (+) in Optics/Photonics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering with industry experience in simulation, measurement, or system architecture • Knowledge of high-speed photonics and optical system design with emphasis on integrated photonics • Understanding of signal integrity principles and intensity modulation/direct detection (IMDD) transceiver design • Proficiency in Python programming • Ability to synthesize complex technical findings into clear communication.
Senior Sales Engineer Ciena CorpSenior Sales EngineerNashville, TN$144,000–$230,000 / yearYou'll play a key role in producing written proposals, network engineering designs/documentation as well as quoting solutions and actively consult with customers on best practices and how to incorporate Ciena's technology into their networks. Ciena's Pay Ranges: Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business.
Stay Connected with Ciena - Future Opportunities Ciena CorpStay Connected with Ciena - Future OpportunitiesKansas, KSOur Talent Acquisition team actively builds relationships with professionals across all levels and disciplines to support future growth and emerging opportunities. We're always looking to engage with curious, driven, and collaborative individuals who want to make an impact, even if the right opportunity isn't available today.
Stay Connected with Ciena - Future Opportunities Ciena CorpStay Connected with Ciena - Future OpportunitiesBaltimore, MDOur Talent Acquisition team actively builds relationships with professionals across all levels and disciplines to support future growth and emerging opportunities. We're always looking to engage with curious, driven, and collaborative individuals who want to make an impact, even if the right opportunity isn't available today.
Stay Connected with Ciena - Future Opportunities Ciena CorpStay Connected with Ciena - Future OpportunitiesPetaluma, CAOur Talent Acquisition team actively builds relationships with professionals across all levels and disciplines to support future growth and emerging opportunities. We're always looking to engage with curious, driven, and collaborative individuals who want to make an impact, even if the right opportunity isn't available today.
Product Line Manager - Intelligent IP/Optical Controller Ciena CorpProduct Line Manager - Intelligent IP/Optical Controller$114,100–$182,300 / yearThis Product Line Manager role sits at the intersection of software innovation and optical networking, shaping market-leading SDN controller platform applications-an opportunity to join a winning team and help make Ciena's hardware portfolio easier to design, deploy, and optimize for customers, Services teams, and pre-Sales organizations. Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business.
Senior Fiber Coupling Engineer Ciena CorporationSenior Fiber Coupling EngineerNew Providence, NJ$133,100–$212,500 / yearCiena’s xPO Micro-Optics Team is driving the future of high-speed connectivity by developing advanced micro-optic solutions that directly enable scalable, high-performance optical interconnects. Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business.
Senior Director, Strategic Accounts - Meta Ciena CorporationSenior Director, Strategic Accounts - MetaRemote-US, CARemote$418,000–$667,800 / yearPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Identify, develop and evolve networking solutions which influence and/or support Meta’s connectivity requirements across Core, Metro, Edge, Inside the Data Center and Submarine applications.
Technical Solutions Engineer – Data Center PON Ciena CorporationTechnical Solutions Engineer – Data Center PONRemote-US, CARemote$115,500–$184,500 / yearGather and analyze requirements for next-generation routing and switching software solutions supporting 10Gbps PON network technologies and applications for Layer 2 and Layer 3 data networking across a wide range of switch and host platforms. In this customer-focused technical role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams—including product management, engineering, and customer deployment teams—to ensure that Ciena’s DCOM PON solutions deliver high performance, reliability, and operational simplicity.
Senior Optical Engineer Ciena CorporationSenior Optical EngineerNew Providence, NJ$133,100–$212,500 / yearIn this role, you will shape the development of emerging Near-Packaged Optics (NPO) and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) solutions, ensuring industry-leading performance across integrated photonics, packaging, and system-level design. Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business.
NewPrincipal SI/PI Design Engineer Ciena CorporationPrincipal SI/PI Design EngineerNew Providence, NJ$148,600–$237,400 / yearPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. As an SI/PI Design Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Ciena engineering team and lead the electrical package design for custom in-house photonic, analog, and digital ICs supporting next generation optical modules.
NewAnalyst, Revenue Accounting CIENAAnalyst, Revenue AccountingAnnapolis, MD$61,800–$80,000 / yearDemonstrated knowledge of Revenue Management Software* Ability to review and analysis large amounts of data in excel* Ability to work four weekends, one weekend for each quarter close of the fiscal year**Assets:*** Certified Professional Accountant designation* Direct Exposure to Revenue Recognition Rules and Regulations**Pay Range:** The annual pay range for this position is USD $61,800 - $80,000Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. ## Analyst, Revenue AccountingApplylocations: US- MD- Hanover- 7035 (Baltimore)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R029542As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach.
NewDirector, Field and Channel Marketing CIENADirector, Field and Channel MarketingAlpharetta, GA$143,700–$229,500 / yearThis role will align closely with sales, product, and corporate marketing teams to deliver high-impact programs focused on generating operations support systems (OSS) software sales with communication service providers globally. Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Field & Channel Marketing to lead worldwide marketing initiatives that drive pipeline growth, accelerate revenue, and strengthen customer engagement.
NewStay Connected with Ciena - Future Opportunities CIENAStay Connected with Ciena - Future OpportunitiesAtlanta, GAOur Talent Acquisition team actively builds relationships with professionals across all levels and disciplines to support future growth and emerging opportunities. We're always looking to engage with curious, driven, and collaborative individuals who want to make an impact, even if the right opportunity isn't available today.
THW Client Co-op Ciena CorporationTHW Client Co-opNew York, NY$27–$37.50 / hourPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. As a successful candidate, you will be working within the ASIC IP team with other design and verification engineers, performing digital ASIC design and verification of the Client sub-systems and cores.
Senior PCB Layout Engineer Ciena CorporationSenior PCB Layout EngineerNew Providence, NJ$120,000–$191,600 / yearPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. The Senior PCB Layout Engineer contributes to the design and delivery of high-performance printed circuit boards that support scalable and manufacturable optical engine platforms.
Senior Director, Strategic Accounts - Meta Ciena CorpSenior Director, Strategic Accounts - MetaCA$418,000–$667,800 / yearThe must haves: 15+ years of progressive experience in senior sales leadership roles within telecommunications, networking, or a closely related technology industry. Own and consistently deliver quarterly and annual financial commitments, including bookings and revenue targets aligned to equal or majority share of customer spend across applicable Ciena solutions.
NewField Technician - Remote USA Ciena CorpField Technician - Remote USAHanover, MDRemotePay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Join a high-performing telecom deployment team delivering critical network infrastructure projects across North America.
Stay Connected with Ciena - Future Opportunities Ciena CorpStay Connected with Ciena - Future OpportunitiesAustin, TXOur Talent Acquisition team actively builds relationships with professionals across all levels and disciplines to support future growth and emerging opportunities. We're always looking to engage with curious, driven, and collaborative individuals who want to make an impact, even if the right opportunity isn't available today.
Stay Connected with Ciena - Future Opportunities Ciena CorpStay Connected with Ciena - Future OpportunitiesPlano, TXOur Talent Acquisition team actively builds relationships with professionals across all levels and disciplines to support future growth and emerging opportunities. We're always looking to engage with curious, driven, and collaborative individuals who want to make an impact, even if the right opportunity isn't available today.