Network Planning and Tool Development - #448419
Ciena
Date: 1 week ago
City: Ottawa, ON
Contract type: Full time
Remote
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. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
Specialist, Network Planning
How You Will Contribute
Ciena is in search of an outstanding individual to join its Advanced Network Planning group and the broader Navigator Network Control Suite PLM organization.
The ideal candidate is a network specialist with a unique blend of experience and interest in high-level architecture, network analysis, algorithm development and programming. Through in-depth analysis of customer networks, research into network optimization strategies and the development of design tools, you will help shape the network evolution plans of our customers and contribute to Ciena’s planning tool capabilities.
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.
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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.
Specialist, Network Planning
How You Will Contribute
Ciena is in search of an outstanding individual to join its Advanced Network Planning group and the broader Navigator Network Control Suite PLM organization.
The ideal candidate is a network specialist with a unique blend of experience and interest in high-level architecture, network analysis, algorithm development and programming. Through in-depth analysis of customer networks, research into network optimization strategies and the development of design tools, you will help shape the network evolution plans of our customers and contribute to Ciena’s planning tool capabilities.
- You will work with members of Ciena’s global sales force on the design, optimization, and analysis of customer IP and Optical network architectures.
- You will develop algorithms and tools in Python to automate and optimize specific network planning tasks such as capacity planning, route and spectrum assignment, failure simulations, and more
- You will work with PLM and product development teams to bring new planning capabilities to market.
- Masters or Ph.D. degree in Engineering or related field coupled with proven industry experience.
- Proficiency in python programming
- Experience with the use of AI tools as aids to software code development
- Some experience in network analysis, and optimization
- Working knowledge of optical transport and data networking technologies (DWDM, OTN, Carrier Ethernet, and IP/MPLS).
- Good communication skills
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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