Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing 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 important. 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: As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for creating and supporting web applications using different programming languages, application development frameworks and platforms within an Agile DevOps environment. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of both frontend and backend technologies, with a passion for delivering high-quality products and a strong commitment to achieving results. Ownership of projects from software design to implementation and deployment. Work within a high-performance team and ensure a high quality of deliverables. Collaborate across design, engineering, and product teams within an Agile DevOps development environment. Architect, develop and test highly interactive web applications and reusable components using modern web technologies and frameworks. Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and related frameworks. Perform on-call application support as necessary. What Does Ciena Expect of You? Initiative – you’re a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines. A customer first mentality – what’s important to the customer is also important to you. Agility – with an ability to flex between the strategic and tactical, you manage competing and ever-changing priorities and maintain a balanced and methodical approach to problem solving. Communication expertise – you possess the ability to tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus. The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team – you thrive in a team environment, are comfortable working independently, and know how to get things done in a virtual environment. Relationship builder – with a proven ability to influence at all levels, you’re able to quickly develop trusted connections and get work done through others. A commitment to innovation – you keep abreast of competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve. The Must Haves: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related) or equivalent work experience. Experience in JavaScript/ES6 and at least one front-end framework (e.g. React, Angular, Vue). Experience with Python and backend web frameworks such as Django or Flask. Proficiency in HTML5, CSS, and CSS Preprocessors. (Less/Sass) Experience with data visualization using D3, WebGL, Three.js, or other innovative technologies is a plus. Commitment to creating self-contained, reusable, and testable modules and components. Experience writing production-quality code, preferably in a product based company. Excellent at articulating, documenting and presenting ideas and work across the Software Engineering organization. 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. 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. 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