Test Tools & Automation Full Stack Software Engineer

About the Role

Ciena leads globally in high-speed connectivity with a focus on a people-first culture that emphasizes flexibility, personal growth, well-being, and inclusivity. This position is part of the Data Acquisition and Test Engineering Tools team and plays a critical role in developing reliable and scalable software solutions for the production of next-generation modem technologies. The role involves collaboration across product design, test engineering, and manufacturing teams to facilitate high-volume production of advanced connectivity products.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain software tools, frameworks, and applications for both Windows and cloud platforms supporting data acquisition and test automation processes.
• Develop comprehensive software solutions covering presentation, application, business logic, and data access layers.
• Implement robust, scalable, and well-documented software utilizing CI/CD pipelines and agile methodologies.
• Standardize test software frameworks across production environments to ensure consistency.
• Assist test engineering teams in adopting modern technologies to upgrade or replace existing test solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including electrical, optical, systems, and R&D to define software requirements and specifications.
• Share best practices and provide technical guidance to teams supporting process and test automation.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in object-oriented software development, preferably with C# and .NET technologies.
• Hands-on experience with serverless and cloud-based solutions, ideally on AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Proficient with source control management, CI/CD tools, and peer code review processes; experience with Git, SVN, Bamboo, and Artifactory preferred.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting and debugging complex software systems.
• Experience working with web technologies including TypeScript, Angular, SCSS, and ASP.NET.
• Competent in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Knowledgeable in test-driven development practices.
• Understanding of user experience design principles.
• Familiar with software design patterns and data structures fundamentals.
• Experience using agile development tools such as Jira.
• Exposure to data science methodologies and concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse, geographically dispersed teams.
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and eager to learn new skills and technologies.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective at managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• An innovative mindset with curiosity to apply new technologies to solve challenges.
• Industry knowledge in instrumentation, optics, or telecommunications is advantageous.
• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this Ottawa-based role ranges from $76,700 to $122,500 annually. Compensation is structured to reflect the candidate's skills, experience, market factors, and location. Non-sales employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, while sales roles qualify for commissions. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement savings plans with company matching, employee stock purchase options, employee assistance programs, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time. The company also adheres to all legal requirements for family and other leaves.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ciena is committed to fostering a respectful, diverse, and inclusive workplace and strictly prohibits discrimination of any kind. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process are encouraged to inform the company accordingly.