Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field., Three years of experience in embedded operating system concepts and C/C++ application software development., Proficiency in debugging complex system issues and managing Telecom systems., Familiarity with Docker, Redis, and carrier-grade routers and switches..

Key responsibilities:

Develop embedded C/C++ software and enhance existing features.

Participate in all stages of software development, from requirements analysis to maintenance.

Troubleshoot software and performance issues in collaboration with Architects and Engineers.

Engage with Product Owners to evolve the platform and improve software architecture.

Job description

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Employer: Ciena Corporation

Job Title: Routing/IP Software Engineer 4

Job Requisition: A710.129.2

Job Location: Hanover, Maryland

Job Type: Full Time

The annual pay range for this position is $151,840 - $221,600/year.

How You Will Contribute:

Duties: Develop embedded C/C++ software, including enhancements to existing software, development of new features, and support of new hardware. Participate in all stages of software development, including requirements analysis, design, prototyping, implementation, test, and maintenance. Play a key role in troubleshooting software and performance issues, and work with Architects, Software and System Engineers to undertake root cause analysis. Identify software performance improvements, including but not limited to CPU usage and memory management. Employ test driven development methodologies, automated unit testing, and comprehensive integration testing. Engage with Product Owners and System Architects to evolve and invigorate the platform, to ensure that it can continue to adopt and support new features and technologies. Influence the software architecture, to improve resiliency, debuggability and maintainability.

May telecommute from anywhere in the United States. Domestic and international travel required.

The Must Haves:

Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Developer related occupation.

Position requires three years of experience in:

• Embedded operating system concepts, such as mutual exclusion, synchronization, interrupt handling, inter-process communication, memory management, multi-threading, Linux OS utilities and system calls;

• Developing optimal performance, fault tolerant, highly available C/C++ application software on multi-processor, highly concurrent system in the data networking domain;

• Debugging complex system and platform issues such as crashes and traps, memory leaks, issues with inter-process communications and CPU hogs;

• Docker and Redis;

• Software upgrades and high availability of embedded Telecom systems;

• Managing and controlling the DNX family chipset from Broadcom to perform multiple networking applications;

• Managing and controlling accelerated switchover including sub 50ms switchover;

• L2 OAM applications including Y.1731, CFM/CCM/SLM/DMM and SAT; and

• Carrier-grade routers and switches built on DNX family Broadcom chipset.

Contact: Human Resources, Ciena Corporation; https://ciena.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Baltimore/Routing-IP-Software-Engineer-4_R027941 Must reference job A710.129.2

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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. 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.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 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, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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