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.

As a member of Ciena’s Interconnects Product Line Management team, this role shapes the strategy, commercialization, and lifecycle execution of high-speed optical and electrical interconnect technologies used in and around the data center. The position serves as the primary product management interface with Ciena’s technology partners while influencing how interconnect solutions are delivered across evolving customer consumption models. This role combines interconnect domain expertise with cross-functional leadership to drive market adoption and business outcomes.

How You Will Make An Impact

Define product strategy and multi-year roadmaps for optical and electrical interconnect technologies including co-packaged optics, near-packaged optics, advanced optical packaging, and electrical interconnects

Lead commercialization efforts for optical and electrical interfaces, associated technologies, and in-house components

Establish commercial offers and pricing structures aligned with industry norms

Develop business cases and secure approvals for new features and initiatives

Partner with marketing teams to create product positioning and customer-facing materials including presentations, data sheets, and competitive analyses

Serve as a primary interface between engineering, sales, customers, and external technology partners

Assess customer requirements, technology trends, regulatory considerations, and competitive dynamics to guide roadmap decisions

The Must Haves

Education:



Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience: 10+ years of technical experience in telecommunications or the component industry

Application of high-speed interconnect technologies including co-packaged optics, near-packaged optics, active electrical and copper cables, coherent, direct detect, SerDes, PHYs, and electro-optics

Background in optical and electrical interconnect architectures and emerging component standards

Utilization of component commercialization models including modules, bare die, and chiplets

Experience defining commercialization requirements such as SDKs, documentation, and sales enablement frameworks

Background working with cross-functional modem, component, and R&D; teams to define and prioritize features and roadmaps

Ability to gather and translate customer and internal stakeholder requirements into product specifications and proposals, including responses to RFIs and RFPs

Clear communication and presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to manage multiple initiatives with minimal direction in a virtual or cross-functional environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with direct detect and coherent optical technologies

Background interfacing directly with external technology partners

Prior experience in product management, solutions architecture, technical marketing, FAE, or sales engineering roles





Experience influencing component or subsystem product strategies across multiple market consumption models

Exposure to global customer engagements, trade shows, or industry forums

Willingness to travel approximately 20%, including international travel

Pay Range
The annual pay range for this position is $114,100 - $182,300.

The annual pay range for this position in California is $158,500 - $253,300.

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.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an workplace 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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