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.
What will you do at Ciena as a Senior Software Manager?
Reporting to the Director Software Systems Engineering, you will lead, inspire, and mentor an outstanding software development team and actively drive the development of Ciena technologies. In collaboration with ASIC, FW, HW and NPI teams you are responsible for the evolution and delivery of software to support Ciena Optical Networks products.

Responsibilities and Contributions

• Provide technical leadership and managerial mentorship to team of embedded software developers.
• Recruit and mentor new team members to strengthen the team’s capabilities and talents. Take pride in developing people and supporting their career development.
• Plan and influence the delivery of features to meet the product requirements.
• Report on team’s contributions in regular multi-functional project meetings.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects to deliver committed features on time with good quality.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement in software engineering practices and product quality in terms of performance, scalability, availability, and flexibility.
• Work closely and optimally with software, systems, product verification, and release teams.
• Guide the team through the full software development cycle.

What technical experience and personal skills are required for this role?

• Self-starter, highly organized, effective at dealing with ambiguity and change, creative
• Bachelor of Science in Computer or Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of embedded software development experience with at least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Proven record of leading successful teams to deliver large, sophisticated software components as part of a multi-functional product development team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills and presence.
• Experience in developing and mentoring people.
• Proven success leading sophisticated software products through the full product Life Cycle (definition, development, delivery, support, end-of-life)

Why Ciena:

• We’re a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. For three-plus decades, Ciena has brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We create flexible, open, and sustainable networks that better serve all users—today and into the future.
• We believe an inclusive, diverse and barrier-free work environment makes for empowered and committed employees.
• We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental and physical health of our employees and their families and also offer a variety of paid family leave programs.
• We are committed to employee development, offering tuition reimbursement and a variety of in-house learning and mentorship opportunities.
• We know that financial security is important. We offer competitive salaries and incentive programs, RSU’s (job level specific) and an employee share option purchase program.
• We realize time away to recharge is non-negotiable. We offer flexible paid time off!
• Great work deserves recognition. We have a robust recognition program, with ongoing and enhanced awards for exemplary performance.

The salary range for this position, in Canada, is:
$139,400.00 - 222,600.00

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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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Responsibilities and Contributions

• Provide technical leadership and managerial mentorship to team of embedded software developers.
• Recruit and mentor new team members to strengthen the team’s capabilities and talents. Take pride in developing people and supporting their career development.
• Plan and influence the delivery of features to meet the product requirements.
• Report on team’s contributions in regular multi-functional project meetings.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects to deliver committed features on time with good quality.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement in software engineering practices and product quality in terms of performance, scalability, availability, and flexibility.
• Work closely and optimally with software, systems, product verification, and release teams.
• Guide the team through the full software development cycle

What technical experience and personal skills are required for this role?

• Self-starter, highly organized, effective at dealing with ambiguity and change, creative
• Bachelor of Science in Computer or Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of embedded software development experience with at least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Proven record of leading successful teams to deliver large, sophisticated software components as part of a multi-functional product development team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills and presence.
• Experience in developing and mentoring people.
• Proven success leading sophisticated software products through the full product Life Cycle (definition, development, delivery, support, end-of-life