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. Job Duties: Understand the solution test end to end topology and features, test cases and come up with automation test scripts adhering to the framework. Execute test cases, analyze test results, file defect reports and retest defect resolution. Work and interact closely with rest of the PV team, engineers from embedded software, network management software, and hardware teams to ensure thorough testing of customer focused end-to-end solutions, compliance to specifications and resolution of issues found during test phase. Host test script reviews for assigned features, as well as to contribute to test plan reviews held by other team members. Build in-depth knowledge of product architecture and develop ability to root-cause issues. Contribute towards end to end automation of test cases and execute already automated test cases. The Must Haves: Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Networking and Systems Administration, or related field and two (2) years of experience in the relevant field; Or bachelor’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience. Strong programming /automation experience in Python Developing test automation for Networking Devices with experience in working with test automation frameworks to create test libraries and scripts using python Experience with Git or similar version control system. Experience using networking devices and tools such as routers, switches, servers, and traffic generators (e.g. Ixia or Spirent) Exposure to AI /ML technology Desirable additional skills: System testing in the telecommunications and networking domain. Proficiency in Layer-2/Layer-3 networking protocols, including IPV4, IPV6, VLANS, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, ICMP, ARP, NTP, NAT and L3VPN. Planning, building, and maintaining testbed infrastructure to ensure effective testing. Performing both manual and automated testing, troubleshooting data communication systems, network configurations, and simulated topologies. Developing test plans and procedures for feature test, acceptance tests, solution test, and regression tests based on functional specifications, system requirements, and customer use cases. Collecting key metrics, such as test pass rates and priorities, and generating software quality reports. Pay Range: The salary range for this role is $74, 500 - $119, 100 CDN 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. Join our Talent Community and get early job alerts, personalized career tips, and insider insights. Discover how Ciena's unique blend of deep humanity and relentless innovation creates an exceptional workplace culture. Explore CienaLife.
