Full-time

PON Software Engineer, Hybrid - Ottawa

Posted by Ciena • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

📍 Ottawa, Ontario 🕒 February 26, 2026

About the Role

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.

How You Will Contribute:

As a Software Engineer at Ciena, you will play a key role in developing industry-leading management software for Passive Optical Networking (PON) products. You will design, implement, and test software solutions in C, Python, Go, and Web technologies to support next-generation network technologies, including 10Gbps PON, Software Defined Networking (SDN), and Layer 2/3 data networking. Your contributions will focus on enhancing Ciena’s PON Management software and SAOS embedded platforms, enabling new features, customers, and markets while accelerating time-to-ma...

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