Python Developer

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.

Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, is redefining how service providers design, deploy, and operate modern networks. This role offers the opportunity to build cloud‑native software that connects orchestration platforms with real‑world network devices, leveraging automation and Generative AI to accelerate innovation. The position plays a critical role in delivering scalable, reliable integration capabilities that power adaptive networks worldwide.

How you will make an impact:

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud‑native microservices supporting Resource Adapters, device simulators, and automated generation tools
• Implement data models and ingress and egress adaptation layers between Blue Planet Orchestrator and external network devices
• Apply Generative AI‑enabled development tools to accelerate coding, debugging, and feature delivery
• Build automated test frameworks to validate Resource Adapter functionality and ensure high product quality
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues identified during system integration testing and customer deployments
• Collaborate closely with geographically distributed engineering, test, delivery, and support teams
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and documentation

The must haves:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 6+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and design patterns
• Proven experience developing software in Python within Linux environments
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new programming languages, frameworks, and technologies
• Demonstrated capability to write clear, maintainable, and testable code with minimal supervision
• Experience working in microservices‑based, containerized system architectures

Nice to haves:

• Experience using Generative AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Copilot Chat to enhance software development workflows
• Knowledge of distributed systems and stream processing platforms such as Apache Kafka
• Familiarity with cloud and virtualization technologies including Docker, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or OpenStack
• Exposure to telecommunications concepts and integrations with Software‑Defined Wide Area Network (SD‑WAN) controllers or Virtualized Infrastructure Managers (VIMs)

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Pay Range:

• The annual pay range for this position in Canada is C$76,700 – C$122,500.

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 environment 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.

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