Embedded Software Engineer 1A _New Grad

Job Description

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. Why Ciena We are big proponents of life-work integration and provide the flexibility and tools to make it a reality with remote work and potentially, part-time work. 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. How You Will Contribute Design, develop, and support low-level software to control intelligent devices in a Ciena product. Candidate will also develop software subsystems for Inter-Process communication, Synchronized system startup, and Information Model persistence. The Must Haves Understand hardware functionality and software drivers for monitor and control. Understand multi-processor high reliable software system architectures Responsibility for embedded software including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation. Attend meetings, report progress, and interact closely with team members and other teams as required. Skills Strong knowledge of C, operating system concepts Knowledge of embedded real-time software development (VXWORKS/LINUX) Strong software coding, testing, and documentation skills. Ability to document progress and results. Good to Have Independent self-starter Strong commitment to product excellence Excellent communications skills EDUCATION And/or RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Masters/Bachelors in CS Technical experience with around 0-2 years in software development. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. 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. Show more Show less