Jobs at Ciena

Lead global supply chain operations across product lifecycle stages (R&D, NPI, sustaining, EOL). Drive supplier performance and manufacturing ramp, resolve capacity/yield/quality constraints, define inventory and safety stock strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cost, supply assurance, and product readiness.

Support FP&A forecasting, budgeting, and rolling forecasts; build driver-based financial models; analyze variances and deliver insights; create BI dashboards; validate data across ERP, Anaplan, and Snowflake; and automate reporting while enabling AI-driven forecasting.

Lead and manage the RLS LCM test engineering team to develop, automate, and optimize test systems for optical and modem products. Drive test automation software, design-for-test reviews, prototype validation, and collaboration with NPI, repair teams, and contract manufacturers to scale robust production testing and integrate stations into corporate manufacturing systems.

Design and validate silicon photonics chips for high-speed optical transmitters and receivers, focusing on performance, cost, and reliability. Collaborate on circuit layouts, lead design reviews, support prototyping, and drive continuous improvements in product lifecycle performance.

The role involves developing and optimizing optical assembly processes, managing equipment specifications, integrating automation solutions, and overseeing production flows while collaborating with teams and contract manufacturers.

As Optical Systems Product Line Manager, you will oversee product lifecycle management, coordinate with R&D and sales, and drive market strategies to ensure alignment with customer needs and corporate goals.

Provide technical support for Blue Planet software, troubleshoot issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain customer satisfaction.

Design and develop high-speed photonic components through optical modeling and experimentation. Collaborate with internal R&D teams to meet performance specifications and manage product transition to production.