Software Engineer Packet Optical Control Plane/ C/ Linux/ VxWorks (Gurgaon)

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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 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 non-negotiable. 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:

Join our highly experienced team of engineers delivering: ​

• Next Generation Packet Optical Transport Solutions

• Next Generation Routing and Switching Solution

• Hybrid Layer 0/1/2 switching (OTN/Packet)

• Data Driven North Bound Open Interfaces – YANG/NETCONF/gRPC/REST.

• Solutions enabling Wireless, 5G, SDN, NFV and Virtualized oriented networks.

• Participate in all stages of software development, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, and maintenance.

• Detailed design of various features related to Ciena's Packet Optical Portfolio.

• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and work with hardware, software and verification engineers to identify the root cause and implement solutions.

• Identify root cause, debug & deliver robust timely fixes.

• Provide basic status reporting for own work or that of a small team.

• You are expected to mentor junior engineers and guide them to success.

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.

• · Agility – you are readily able to make key decisions and manage competing and ever-changing account priorities and largely driven by the product development lifecycle.

• · Communication expertise – the ability to influence and tailor your message and ideas in both English and French to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus.

• · The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team – you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment, but are comfortable working independently as required.

• · Relationship builder – with a proven ability to influence, you’re able to get work done through others.

• · A commitment to innovation – you keep abreast of the market and competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve.

The Must Haves:

• Expertise in OTN Transport, DWDM, Switching, Control Plane technologies, Automation Development using TCL/Python. Exposure to photonics/DWDM, NMS and packet technologies would be a plus.

• Ability to understand customers’ needs, expectations, and perspective. Knowledge of Transport Network Design of Telecom Service Providers and Content Provider Networks, and experience of working with R&D team on product defects in Customer Networks.

• Bachelors or Masters in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or Optical Communications with 8+ years of relevant experience of system test in telecommunications domain

• Excellent “C/C++” programming skills with strong debugging and trouble shooting skills.

• Exposure to Network drivers, Sockets, Linux, VxWorks

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