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PON Software Engineer - On site - Mansfield, MA

Job in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts, 02048, USA
Listing for: Ciena Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Python
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 118600 - 189400 USD Yearly USD 118600.00 189400.00 YEAR
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PON Software Engineer - On site - Mansfield, MA page is loaded## PON Software Engineer - On site - Mansfield, MA locations:
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- Mansfield- 200 Chauncy Sttime type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
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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.
** How You Will Contribute:
** As a Software Engineer at Ciena, you will play a key role in developing software for industry-leading Data Center PON Solutions. You will design and develop software for Ciena’s next generation Data Center Out-of-band Management (DCOM) solutions built on Passive Optical Networking (PON) technology targeting AI hyperscalers and neoscalers. Your contributions will focus on enhancing Ciena’s DCOM PON management and control software running on embedded Linux platforms.
* Develop the next generation of Routing and Switching software solutions supporting 10

Gbps PON network technologies and applications for Layer 2/3 data networking on a wide range of switch and host platforms.
* Contribute new features to Ciena’s SAOS embedded PON software and platforms, enabling new customers and markets, and accelerating time to market for Ciena’s Data Center PON products.
* Design, implement and test C/C++ and Python software for managing PON network devices.
* Collaborate across all stages of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, functional specification, design, coding, integration, verification, and support.
* Design and develop software for real-time embedded Linux environments.
** The Must Haves:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or foreign equivalent with 7+ years of experience in a software development role, preferably in a data networking or telecommunications environment.
* Proficiency in C/C++ Python, Object Oriented Design, embedded software, and software engineering principles.
* Solid understanding of the Linux operating system, including tools, scripting, system calls, socket programming, databases, and software development in a Linux environment.
* Use of tools and infrastructure such as GIT, Bitbucket, JIRA, Docker buildx, and Yocto.
* Demonstrable experience working with remote teams distributed across the globe.
* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
** Assets:
*** Design experience in the following areas:
* Ethernet, VLAN, QoS, IPv4, IPv6, and L2/L3 access network switching and routing
* Broadband technologies including PON (FTTx), OLT and ONT/ONU
* Network management, NETCONF/YANG, gRPC/gNMI, Telemetry, REST
* Docker, SDN, NFV, disaggregated network solutions
* Database applications, preferably Mongo

DB or JSON-like database
* Experience with secure networking technologies, SSH, TLS, X.509 certificates
* Familiarity with Web development frameworks such as Angular and Django, user interface design, and Reactive Web Design
** Pay Range:
** The salary range for this position, in the USA, is $ - $.#LI-JDPay 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…
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