Lead Software Engineer – L2/IP & OAM

Job Description

Company: Ciena Corporation
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Job Category: Engineering, Information Technology
Experience: 8-9 years
Expected Salary: ₹11-42 Lakh per year

About Company:

Ciena prioritizes a people-first philosophy, fostering a culture that values personalized and
flexible work environments, prioritizing individual growth, well-being, and belonging. As a
technology company, we drive business priorities alongside meaningful social, community,
and societal impact.

About the Job:

Ciena is seeking motivated and talented Software Developers passionate about
developing high-performance, secured, and robust L2/IP OAM solutions for our Routing &
Switching Platforms. You’ll play a meaningful role in contributing to carrier-grade, scalable,
and reliable software design and development.

Job Responsibilities:

→ Contribute to designing and developing features and enhancements in L2/IP OAM
protocols such as 802.1ag CFM, Y.1731, RFC 2544, etc.
→ Participate in software design, development, validation, and defect resolution
activities to deliver excellent products to customers.
→ Translate market directions, customer requirements, and industry standards into
software design and execution activities.
→ Assist and lead in product demonstrations to customers and troubleshoot and fix
reported issues.
→ Collaborate with R&D teams, product architects, vendors, QA, and field support
teams.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

→ Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science or a related discipline.
→ Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to collaborate with multiple
teams.
→ 8+ years of Packet networking experience with exposure to L2/IP control plane or
OAM.
→ Excellent “C” programming skills with debugging and troubleshooting abilities on
Linux.
→ Familiarity with Linux driver/middleware development for embedded platforms.
→ Deep exposure to L2/IP OAM protocols and standards.
→ Experience with debug tools, test tools, and configuration management.
→ Strong experience in large complex software bases, with a self-starter attitude and
team orientation.

What We Offer:

→ Life-work integration with remote work and potentially part-time options.
→ Inclusive, diverse, and barrier-free work environment.
→ Programs and benefits supporting mental and physical health.
→ Employee development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and
mentorship.
→ Competitive salaries, incentive programs, RSUs, and employee share option
purchase program.
→ Flexible paid time off and robust recognition programs.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply by clicking on the “Apply Now” button.

Contact Information:

• Company Website: Ciena website
• Email: Mail us
• Contact Phone: Reach us