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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.\nJoin Ciena’s xPO Systems team and help drive next-generation optical interconnect innovation for AI-scale systems. In this role, you will shape the development of emerging Near-Packaged Optics (NPO) and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) solutions, ensuring industry-leading performance across integrated photonics, packaging, and system-level design.\nHow You Will Make An Impact\nAs part of our team, you will:\nWork alongside a world-class team of renowned opto-electronic industry experts.\nUse state-of-the-art high-speed opto-electronic lab equipment to bring up, characterize, and test the world’s densest 200G and 400G PAM-4 optical modules for ML/AI applications.\nCharacterize high-speed, high-density analog ICs and configure advanced DSP-based SerDes from major vendors to interface with our modules.\nAssess module standards compliance (e.g., IEEE Ethernet, OIF CEI, PCIe Gen6/7) and customer specifications. Develop test benches and specifications for production testing.\nPerform system-level tests at leading ML/AI, datacom, and telecom system manufacturers and operators.\nIdentify hardware issues and collaborate with teams specializing in integrated optics, high-speed electronics, and opto-electronic packaging to drive resolutions.\nAnalyze and interpret measurement results to guide design teams during product definition, design, and debug.\nCollaborate extensively with cross-functional teams in a highly interdisciplinary, technically advanced environment.\nContribute to documentation and update content as requirements evolve.\nThe Must Haves:\nBachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent practical experience.\n5+ years of proven hands-on laboratory experience setting up and experimentally characterizing DSP-based high-speed optical communication systems.\nProven experience using state-of-the-art optical and high-speed electronic test and measurement equipment.\nStrong verbal, written communication, and documentation skills\nNice To Haves:\nExperience with Python tools for scientific computing and lab automation (e.g., pandas, numpy).\nExperience with ADS simulations.\nKnowledge of high-speed optical Ethernet (200G, 400G) and PCIe Gen6/7.\nPay Range: $133,100 - $212,500 USD\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. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.\nNon-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.\nAt Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. 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