Module Lead - C/Linux/L2/IP & OAM

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• We are big proponents of life-work integration and provide the flexibility and tools to make it a reality with remote work and potentially, part-time work.
• We believe an inclusive, diverse and barrier-free work environment makes for empowered and committed employees.
• We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental and physical health of our employees and their families and also offer a variety of paid family leave programs.
• We are committed to employee development, offering tuition reimbursement and a variety of in-house learning and mentorship opportunities.
• We know that financial security is important.  We offer competitive salaries and incentive programs, RSU’s (job level specific) and an employee share option purchase program.
• We realize time away to recharge is non-negotiable.  We offer flexible paid time off!
• Great work deserves recognition. We have a robust recognition program, with ongoing and enhanced awards for exemplary performance.

How You Will Contribute:

• Contribute to design and development of features and enhancements in L2/IP OAM protocols like: 802.1ag CFM, Y.1731, RFC 2544 etc.
• Participate in software design, development, validation, and defect resolution activities to deliver functionally excellent products to Ciena customers.
• Translate market directions, customer requirements, and new industry standards into software design and execution activities.
• Assist and lead in early product demonstrations to customers.
• Trouble shoot and fix reported issues. Identify root cause, diagnose, debug and deliver robust timely fixes.
• Provide basic assessment of own work including effort estimation and status reporting.
• Continuous learning and development of skills in L2/IP control plane and OAM.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

• Initiative – you’re a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.
• Agility – you are readily able to make key decisions and manage competing and ever-changing account priorities and largely driven by the software development process.

• Communication expertise – you have the ability to influence and tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus.
• The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team – you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment, but are comfortable working independently as required.
• Relationship builder – with an ability to influence, you’re able to get work done through others.
• A commitment to innovation – you keep abreast of the market and competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve.

The Must Haves:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effectively able to collaborate with multiple teams across geographically diverse areas.
• 4+ years of Packet networking experience with minimum 2+ years of L2/IP control plane or OAM exposure.
• Excellent “C” programming skills with strong debugging and trouble shooting skills over Linux platform.
• Linux Driver/Middleware development for Embedded platforms
• Familiarity with product cycles and deployment requirements for Broadband products (ONU/ONT, G-PON and OLT).
• Deep exposure to L2/IP OAM protocols including CFM, Y.1731, RFC 2544 Benchmarking, IP, ping/traceroute etc.
• Familiarity with IEEE/IETF/MEF standards, OMCI stack, ITU-T G.988 is a bonus.
• Exposure to debug tools (e.g. GDB), test tools (e.g. Ixia/Spirent) and configuration management (e.g. Perforce/Git) is required.
• Exposure to end-to-end feature development including inter module/thread communication, protocol state machine.
• Strong experience working on large complex software bases.
• Self-starter with a strong “can do” belief, committed to delivering quality results on aggressive timelines. Effectively able to work independently with little hands-on supervision.
• Team oriented; strong inter-personal skills and ability to understand customers’ needs, expectations and perspective.
• Capable to multitask on multiple projects, with good time management skills and stay focused under pressure.

Assets:

• Self-starter with positive attitude 
• Team orientation, organized, and capable of independent work.
• Acumen for problem solving.  Ability to lead in an environment of change – flexibility, creativity and patience.
• Ability to learn and grasp technical concepts related to products being developed.
• Able to work effectively and communicate at all levels within the Ciena workforce.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in computer science or a related discipline.