Product Verification Technologist

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.

Ciena's Product Verification team helps ensure the quality and performance of packet optical transport solutions that support global communications networks.

This role contributes to product verification activities, lab operations, and issue investigation across technologies including optical transport, packet OTN, and Ethernet switching.

The position provides ongoing exposure to Ciena products, test environments, and verification processes.

How you will make an impact:

• Execute product verification test strategies for packet optical network products under the guidance of senior verification team members.
• Identify, investigate, and track product deficiencies through resolution.
• Collaborate with design and verification team members to confirm product conformance to design intent.
• Configure lab test environments that reflect customer network deployments.
• Maintain lab test configurations and related systems.
• Manage product and lab inventory used for verification activities.
• Develop knowledge of Ciena transport products and test equipment through ongoing training.

The must haves:

• Education: Technology degree or diploma in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant technologist experience.
• Application of computer software and productivity tools.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and self-directed approach to assigned work.
• Interest in learning and applying new technologies.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in team-based and independent environments.

Nice to haves:

• Knowledge of optical transport technology.
• Utilization of optical transport test equipment.
• Organization skills for managing time, resources, and priorities.