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What will you do at Ciena?

The WaveLogic Software Development team is looking for a candidate with broad Linux and Drivers experience to join our team of embedded software development professionals. Together, we will build the platforms that support convergence of the WaveLogic Photonics, OTN and Ethernet packet layers of the global network.

Responsibilities

• As a member of a larger team, the candidate will participate in the software development life cycle, from development through delivery to the end customers.
• Candidate will support the implementation of cross-platform software and services. This software may span multi-core embedded CPUs, SOCs, 10/100/1000BT Ethernet PHYs, FPGAs, and optics.
• Employ your expertise in the Linux Kernel, the TCP/IP stack, Forwarding Tables, IP Filters, VLANs, and memory management.
• Design, code and support drivers, diagnostics and/or applications written in C/C++, Bash and Python.
• Debug system defects, throughput and performance.

General Activities

• Porting of common operating system elements from and to other product families within Ciena.
• Supporting other designers to troubleshoot hardware, software and system defects and performance issues.
• Documentation and production of the artefacts of the software development process.
• Participate in defect resolution and backlog defect reduction.
• Develop scripts, test utilities, and other development aids to improve designer efficiency.

Collaboration with stakeholders

• Consult with engineers, architects, and other professional and technical personnel.
• Work with product verification and test teams to resolve problems
• Interaction with colleagues on large scale software releases

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• Embedded C, C, C++ programming language
• Hands on experience with the Linux kernel drivers and user space drivers
• Experience with BSP, Security, and board bring-up
• Fundamentals of structured programming and design concepts
• Interest and aptitude for software development is a must
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn

One or more skills in the following areas would be an asset:

• Real time operating systems concepts
• Ability to understand CPU Hardware architectures, Hardware Functional Specifications and Hardware Timing Diagrams
• Exposure to software development tools such as Agile or Waterfall
• Familiarity with datacom and telecom concepts such as DWDM, SONET/SDH, OTN, Ethernet, OSI Model, TCP/IP, MPLS

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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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