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BCA/MCA / BCS/BSC / BE/BTECH / Freshers / Work From Home
Software Engineer 1A New Grad – MPLS Full Time
About Company
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. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
Job Description
The candidate will be involved in the design and development of software for our next generation Networking Platforms in Routing and Switching. This position will focus on software design and implementation. As part of a software development team, you will be introduced to new technologies, design practices, development and debugging techniques that will help you grow both professionally and personally. It is a unique opportunity to apply and enhance your engineering knowledge and skills in an environment dedicated to maintaining industry superiority.
Job Responsibilities
- Continuous effort required to uphold software features to defined standards and product functional requirements.
- Responsible for creating, executing, and automating feature test plans to validate customer use-cases and product capabilities.
- Proficient in executing test cases and generating comprehensive test reports with accompanying artifacts using Quality Center (QC/ALM).
- Skilled in hosting test plan reviews for assigned features and actively contributing to reviews led by other team members. Independently attends and provides input on functional requirements and specifications/RFCs during FTS reviews.
- Develops test cases that extend beyond the scope of FTS, encompassing compliance with commercial specifications and RFCs, as well as potential interactions with other features, including complex scenarios and topologies.
- Collaborates closely with engineers from embedded software, network management software, and hardware teams to validate integrated end-to-end solutions. Additionally, builds a deep understanding of product architecture and the ability to identify root causes of issues. Coordinates activities with North America test and development teams as needed.
- Good understanding of Software Design principles and “C” programming.
- Theoretical/practical exposure to networking protocols (Ethernet switching, Layer-3 routing, MPLS) is desired
- Good design, testing, debugging and documentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-starter with a strong “can do” belief, who can work in a dynamic environment with little supervision.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication.
