Ciena employees working as Software Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 61% higher than the average of Software Engineer II professionals at Ciena worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,612 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,480 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer II at Ciena is $153,632 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $206,939 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,856 (25th percentile) and $179,839 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 36 salaries submitted by Ciena Software Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer II professionals typically earn between $64 and $86 per hour.
Software Engineer II professionals typically earn between $11,155 and $14,987 monthly.
