Software Engineer Systems - C programming

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. Were a technology company that leads with our humanitydriving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.How You Will Contribute:As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of industry-leading photonics software, pushing boundaries in optical innovation. You will design and develop embedded software on a next generation optical network platformYou will participate in all stages of software development - requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and eventually maintenance support.You will actively take part in test driven development, automated unit testing, and comprehensive integration testingYou will investigate and troubleshoot software and performance issues, working in collaboration with hardware, software, verification and system engineering teamsYou will influence the software architecture, to improve resiliency, debuggability and maintainability, and performanceYou will be accountable for managing individual project priorities, assignments, and timelinesYou will provide help to quality assurance and customer support teams with questions and problems reported by testers and by customersThe Must Haves:Bachelors degree in computer/electrical/software engineering, computer science, or a related field coupled with a proven track record in software developmentMinimum 5+ years demonstrated ability to develop software with one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, or PythonFamiliarity with object-oriented design concepts, mutual exclusion, threading, synchronization, inter-process communication, etc.Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skillsEnthusiastic, self-motivated, team player, problem solver and ability to multi-taskExcellent organizational skills to manage time, resources, and prioritiesFast learner with excellent debugging skillsKnowledge of software testing methodologiesFamiliarity with Linux development environment GDB, InsightExperience with design and development tools such as Git, JiraAssets:Proven experience developing embedded software on multi-processor, highly concurrent systemsKnowledge of control theory, signal processing, or optical networkingExperience with automated test frameworks with as Google Test and JenkinsKnowledge of Yang modeling language and toolchainsNot 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. .