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. This role is based in Ottawa and requires a minimum of three days per week onsite.

As a Quality Assurance Engineer at Ciena, you will play a key role in testing software for industry-leading Data Center PON Solutions. You will work closely with the design team to develop and test software for Ciena’s next generation Data Center Out-of-band Management (DCOM) solutions built on Passive Optical Networking (PON) technology targeting AI hyperscalers and neoscalers. Your contributions will focus on enhancing Ciena’s DCOM PON management and control software running on embedded Linux platforms.

Quality

Assurance of the next generation of Routing and Switching software solutions supporting 10Gbps PON network technologies and applications for Layer 2/3 data networking on a wide range of switch and host platforms. Review system requirements & functional specifications to ensure alignment with project goals. Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases for functional-level software testing. Identify test requirements, configure lab environments, and prepare for test execution.

Create

Python test scripts using existing automation infrastructure to streamline testing processes.



Execute test cases and report results with artifacts using Test Rail to maintain traceability. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams throughout the software release cycle to ensure compliance and thorough testing.

Document test results, issues identified and generate weekly progress and status reports. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. Demonstrated proficiency with scripting using Python.

Familiarity with traffic generators such as Ixia and/or Spirent Test Centre.

Assets

Experience in/with Telecom and/or IP networks. Knowledge of Passive Optical Network (PON) technologies. MS Office products such as excel and power point. 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 perks 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 environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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