Is Ciena currently hiring?

Yes, Ciena is currently hiring for 8 open positions in the United States. Use Glassdoor to find and apply for a job that loves you back. Then start preparing for your job interview at Ciena by browsing Glassdoor's interview experience ratings and reviews, anonymously submitted by applicants and employees.

How much do Ciena jobs pay?

The average salary at Ciena varies by position: Ciena Software Engineer roles report a median total pay of $132,562 per year. Ciena Senior Software Engineer roles report a median total pay of $154,649 per year. Ciena Software Engineer II roles report a median total pay of $128,840 per year. Ciena Lead Engineer roles report a median total pay of $152,026 per year. Ciena Software Engineer III roles report a median total pay of $148,265 per year. This is based on anonymous salary reports submitted to Glassdoor by Ciena employees in the United States.

What do employees say about career development at Ciena?

As of July 2026, Ciena employees rate their career opportunities with 3.8 out of 5 stars, according to 2,690 anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews . This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

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Ciena Software Engineer 2 Jobs

8 results in US

Senior Software Engineer
Atlanta, GA
$86K - $137K (Employer provided)
30d+
Senior Test Automation Engineer, onsite in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA
14d
Senior Firmware Engineer
New Providence, NJ
$102K - $162K (Employer provided)
30d+

Senior Hardware Design Engineer
Atlanta, GA
$102K - $163K (Employer provided)
10d
Consultant, Systems Solutions Architecture
Baltimore, MD
$160K - $193K (Employer provided)
22d
SVT/PV Engineer Routing/IP 2
Baltimore, MD
$105K - $167K (Employer provided)
30d+
Technical Solutions Engineer – Data Center PON
California
$116K - $237K (Employer provided)
30d+
Senior Fiber Coupling Engineer
New Providence, NJ
$133K - $213K (Employer provided)
30d+

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Ciena Jobs FAQs

Yes, Ciena is currently hiring for 8 open positions in the United States. Use Glassdoor to find and apply for a job that loves you back. Then start preparing for your job interview at Ciena by browsing Glassdoor's interview experience ratings and reviews, anonymously submitted by applicants and employees.
The average salary at Ciena varies by position:
Ciena Software Engineer roles report a median total pay of $132,562 per year.
Ciena Senior Software Engineer roles report a median total pay of $154,649 per year.
Ciena Software Engineer II roles report a median total pay of $128,840 per year.
Ciena Lead Engineer roles report a median total pay of $152,026 per year.
Ciena Software Engineer III roles report a median total pay of $148,265 per year.
This is based on anonymous salary reports submitted to Glassdoor by Ciena employees in the United States.
As of July 2026, Ciena employees rate their career opportunities with 3.8 out of 5 stars, according to 2,690 anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

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