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The position provides opportunities to work on next-generation optical network platforms and technologies.\nHow you will make an impact:\nDevelop embedded software on next generation optical network platforms.\nParticipate in all stages of the software development cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, and maintenance.\nDesign and develop unit tests and test-automation suites.\nTroubleshoot software issues and work with hardware, software and systems engineers to identify the root cause.\nThe must haves:\nEducation: University degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent degree.\n Experience: Previous internship, co-op, or applied project experience relevant to the role.\nSoftware development expertise, particularly large-scale, real-time embedded systems or solutions.\nCapable of delivering on multiple parallel priorities.\nFast learner with excellent debugging skills.\nExcellent verbal and written communications skills.\nFamiliarity with Linux development environment.\nNice to haves:\nFamiliarity with developing software on multi-processor, highly concurrent systems (good knowledge of mutual exclusion, synchronization, interrupt handling, inter-process communication, etc.).\nExpertise in C/C++ & Python programming language.\nExperience with building APIs and services using REST, SOAP, etc.\nExperience with automated test frameworks such as Jenkins.\nExperience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.\nExperience with design and development tools such as Git, Eclipse, JIRA, GDB, Yocto, etc.\nPay Range:\nThe annual pay range for this position is: $72,000 to $115,000.\nPay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. 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