Routing/IP Software Engineering_New Grad

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 are a technology company that leads with our humanity, driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. Ciena is seeking early in career Software Engineers to join our engineering team and help drive the development of the newly acquired Service Aware Operating System (SAOS), in order to support our customers in developing and deploying their virtualized networks. As a new hire, you will have an assigned Mentor and will be offered extensive learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and programming skills in C, C++, Python - Excellent communication and technical documentation skills - Excellent organization skills to manage time, resources, and priorities - Familiarity with Linux development environment - Knowledge of network routers/switches or routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.) - Experience in open-source software development - Experience with automated test frameworks such as Jenkins - Experience with design and development tools such as Atlassian (Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira), Eclipse, GDB, etc. - Independent self-starter and capable of effectively managing priorities to achieve business objectives - Comfortable in a team environment while still taking accountability and working independently as needed - A minimum of Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent degree Additional assets include: - Developing embedded software on the Vyatta SAOS, which is a modified Linux operating system - Participating in all stages of software development - Requirements analysis, architect and high-level design, implementation and testing - Solving software issues, providing customer and verification support - Designing and developing unit tests and test-automation suites - Engaging with Product Owners and System Architects to evolve software applications adopting new features and technologies without compromising performance - Influencing the software architecture, improving resiliency, debuggability, and maintainability If you are not ready to apply yet, you can join our Talent Community to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. Ciena is committed to building and fostering an environment where employees feel respected, valued, and heard. We value the diversity of our workforce and respect our employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.,