Senior Optical System Designer

Ciena Corporation
📍 ottawa, on, Canada 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 14, 2026

Job Description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people‑first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well‑being, and belonging.

How You Will Contribute

  • Define the overall photonic system features and architectures, and the control strategies to operate them.
  • Architect optical solutions, including new hardware configurations and/or features that provide customers improved functionality, robustness, ease of use, and optical performance.
  • Author the Product Specification Agreement detailing the high‑level requirements of new features or architecture for other teams to derive detailed implementation details.
  • Work with Product Line Managers to clarify and negotiate customer requirements for new features/functionality.
  • Generate creative ideas and solutions, trading off acceptable solutions versus complexity.
  • Support o...

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Job Details

  • Location ottawa, on
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other-General
  • Posted Date June 14, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 24, 2026