Software Engineer (Routing/IP) - New Grad

at  Ciena

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Role Summary:
Ciena’s Packet Optical Transport Software portfolio of Layer 2, Layer3, Segment Routing and MPLS packet networking products provide carrier-grade packet networking services and aggregation tiers of the network.
The Packet Optical Transport Platform software group is seeking an engineer with some experience in designing and developing embedded telecommunications software. Focus would be on developing real time embedded software in C/C++ on the Linux and VxWorks Operating Systems. The desired candidate should have strong software engineering skills, and preferably some experience with North Bound Interface, security and telecommunication technologies such as Netconf, Restconf, yuma, SNMP, TLS, PKIX, SSH, AAA, Ethernet, IP, MPLS.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop embedded C/C++/Py software on Ciena’s Wave Router family of optical switches, including improvements to existing software, and development of new features
• Participate in all stages of software development, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, maintenance, and documentation
• Troubleshoot software issues and work with software and system engineers to identify root cause.

Required Skills

• Strong fundamental embedded operating system concepts
• Some experience debugging sophisticated system/platform issues such as crashes and traps, memory leaks/tramplers, issues with inter-process communication, CPU hogs etc.
• Familiarity with some or all of the following - Packet networking, MPLS, Routing, Switching, Security protocols, Netconf, Yang
• Independent self-starter and committed to delivering against deadlines
• Comfortable in a team environment with ability to work with little supervision
• Must be a fast learner with good debugging skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  Required Experience:

• Experience with developing C/C++ application software in Linux environment

• Good understanding of embedded OS concepts
• 1-demonstrated ability (dependent on level) passionate about embedded software development
• Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent degree.

The annual pay range for this position is $69,400 - $110,800 CAD
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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• Develop embedded C/C++/Py software on Ciena’s Wave Router family of optical switches, including improvements to existing software, and development of new features
• Participate in all stages of software development, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, maintenance, and documentation
• Troubleshoot software issues and work with software and system engineers to identify root cause