PON Software Engineer - On site - Mansfield, MA

Responsibilities

• Develop software for Data Center PON Solutions, including Ciena’s next generation Data Center Out‑of‑band Management (DCOM) solutions built on Passive Optical Networking (PON) technology targeting AI hyperscalers and neoscalers.
• Enhance DCOM PON management and control software running on embedded Linux platforms.
• Develop next‑generation Routing and Switching software solutions supporting 10
  
  Gbps PON network technologies for Layer2/3 data networking across a wide range of switch and host platforms.
• Contribute new features to Ciena’s SAOS embedded PON software and platforms, accelerating time to market.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a foreign equivalent with 7+ years of software development experience, preferably in data networking or telecommunications.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and 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 Linux software development.
• Experience with Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, Docker buildx, and Yocto.
• Demonstrable experience working with remote, globally distributed teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Design experience in 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, and REST.
• Docker, SDN, NFV, and disaggregated network solutions.
• Database applications, preferably Mongo
  
  DB or JSON‑like databases.
• 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.

Salary range (USA): $ - $.

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. Ciena also complies with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.