Embedded software Engineer

Job Description

Since 1992, Ciena has been driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation. We believe in a network that grows smarter, more agile, and more responsive every day. This means that when you digitally interact in your world - picking up the phone, streaming video, texting a friend or loved one your interactions are being enabled by Ciena technologies. Ciena makes your social / entertainment / business existence REAL.The communications networking industry is undergoing transformative change and Ciena is leading the charge with a fresh wave of innovation uniting optical and packet technologies. As a trusted partner to over 1,000 customers in 60 countries, Ciena builds networks that fundamentally changes the way our customers compete. Ciena s Converged Packet Optical (CPO) business plays an instrumental role in our strategy and is bringing products and solutions to market that win with the pillars of speed service delivery, agility, and assurance.What we re looking for:We are a network strategy and technology company that is motivated by making a difference in people lives their productivity, their creativity, their health and comfort. That s why our engineers design and implement technologies that allow people to do great things.With customer proven capabilities, the Ciena Packet transport team is is enhancing and advancing Carrier Ethernet Solutions to take advantage of worldwide market opportunities as Service Providers virtualize their networks, unify their legacy networks, and prepare for 5G.We re looking for motivated and talented individuals with extensive experience implementing carrier-grade data communications services. You will take an experienced and influential role contributing to Layer2/Layer3 data-path architecture, infrastructure and features, delivering innovative solutions to meet demanding performance, scalability and feature requirements for carrier grade Ethernet services.What will you do at Ciena

• Drive the development of Packet Dataplane centric features and capabilities in areas of L2/L3 forwarding, Traffic Management - Ingress/Egress QoS/HQOSetc.
• Drive the development of advanced routing, service features and capabilities in a switching/routing system involving advanced routing: OSPF, IS-IS, BGP-PIC, Segment Routing, IP-VPN, EVPN, Ethernet services and network virtualization.
• Work on highly complex systems involving fabric based multiline card hybrid architecture that support high-availability, carrier-grade requirement of scale and performance.
• Author and contribute in software design, development, reviews, validation, and documentation to deliver high quality, functionally excellent products.
• Provide basic status reporting for feature of ownership.

Required Skills:

• Experience in development in areas of MPLS/IP packet forwarding or L2 packet forwarding on networking devices.
• Good understanding of BCM chipset in areas of L2/L3 packet processing pipeline forwarding engine, traffic management
• Good knowledge of working of Broadcom SDK APIs and internal for XGS/DNX family based devices.
• Excellent understanding of any one of MPLS, IP, Segment Routing or L2 Bridging data path is required.
• Exposure to L2/L3 control protocols (e.g. LLDP, LACP, CFM, Y.1731, G.8032 ERPS, BGP, RSVP-TE, 6PE, 6vPE etc.) is a plus.
• Strong C programming skills with strong debugging and trouble shooting skills over Linux platform.
• Exposure to end-to-end feature development including CLI, SNMP/Netconf, inter module/thread communication.
• Knowledge of IP networking stack in Linux & IP routing is add on advantage.
• Carrier class product design and delivery experience with Access & Aggregation Switches/Routers designed for Service Provider deployments.
• Exposure to traffic generators such as Ixia (IxNetwork, InExplorer) or Spirent (Spirent Test center) is needed.
• Demonstrable self-initiative and can do attitude to find and implement the best solutions for customers.
• Effectively able to work independently with little hands-on supervision delivering to aggressive timelines.

Education and Experience:

• Master s or Bachelor s degree in computer science or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effectively able to collaborate with multiple teams across geographically diverse areas.
• Work experience of 7-14 years.

About CienaCiena is a network strategy and technology company with a passion to provide an experience, to you and our customers that is as rewarding as the outcome. We attract the best and brightest those with outstanding talent, motivation, and the right attitude to contribute to our success. Our culture balances our openness and informality with professionalism and trust and is built on the foundation of our core values: Customer First, Integrity, Velocity, Innovation, and Outstanding People. Ciena enables everyone to have a voice and a network that supports them while on the journey to discovering their passion and purpose. We trust each individual to do what they can to reach their full potential and make an impact on the business, whenever, wherever they are in the world. With Ciena s highly innovative, forward-thinking business practices, we reward people for pushing the boundaries. Unlock your potential at Ciena!Being You CienaAs part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we want to foster an environment that values and respects all individual s strengths, perspectives, ideas, and ability to meet the needs of our customers globally. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status or any other category protected by applicable law. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.Ciena is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise Ciena in a timely fashion of the specific accommodation measures required for you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. ,

Keyskills :
embedded ci2cspiuartprogrammingip routingip networkingproduct designsoftware designcomplex systemscomputer scienceservice deliverycarrier ethernetservice providerstraffic management