Great growth company. - Anonymous employee Ciena Employee Review

5.0
Jan 28, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Leading solutions that are helping drive the future of communications, cloud and the Internet.

Cons

Quick to cut employees without notice or providing an opportunity to move to a new role.

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5.0
Jul 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great people who work well together across company silos. Good pay, especially with stock performing well.

Cons

Extremely low attrition (~2% annually) leaves a workforce that is very experienced at Ciena. Unfortunately, this means high resistance to change and low awareness of industry best practices. Low attrition also leads to minimal opportunities for job growth.

3.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good work life balance, good environment

Cons

Pay is not competitive, very less stock options.

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