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Ciena

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, RLS

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Pay Range: The annual salary range for this position is $93,600 - $193,400. · Full-time

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Pay: Pay Range: The annual salary range for this position is $93,600 - $193,400.
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Experience: 7+ years of industry experience in embedded software development.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

Original job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being - on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters.

Join a team delivering embedded software for RLS Hyper-Rail Photonic Management software applications that enable high-performance networking solutions. This role contributes to the design, testing, deployment, and optimization of embedded software across Linux and VxWorks environments. Success is measured through delivery of high-quality software within established timelines and process management.

How you will make an impact:

Design and develop high-performance C/C++ software for embedded systems operating on Linux platforms.

Implement real-time operating system and networking protocol functionality to meet system performance and reliability requirements.

Develop modular and scalable software solutions aligned with system requirements.

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize embedded software to improve reliability, performance, and resource utilization.

Collaborate with peer teams to maintain alignment on software requirements, defect resolution, and delivery schedules.

Guide junior engineers through technical leadership and project coordination activities

Drive software project execution by managing timelines, priorities, risks, and dependencies to ensure delivery of high-quality software solutions within established schedules.

Drive software solution development through collaboration with architects and cross-functional teams

The Must Haves:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: 7+ years of industry experience in embedded software development.

Application of C/C++ programming for embedded systems.

Experience working with Linux platforms.

Experience developing software for data-driven architectures, YANG, REST, JSON, and XML.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Haves:

Knowledge of photonic technologies and their application in networking systems.

Utilization of Bitbucket or GitHub for version control and code collaboration.

Application of real-time operating systems, networking protocols, and host application interactions with hardware devices and drivers.

Familiarity with micro-service-based software architectures.

Pay Range: The annual salary range for this position is $93,600 - $193,400.

Pay 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.

Non-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.

At 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. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize high-performance C/C++ embedded software for Linux and VxWorks platforms. Lead technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field. Candidates must have at least 7 years of industry experience in embedded software development and proficiency in C/C++.

Skills

Embedded software development
C
C++
Linux
VxWorks
Real-time operating systems
Networking protocols
Data-driven architectures
YANG
REST
JSON
XML
Technical leadership
Project coordination
Troubleshooting
Software optimization

Benefits

Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
401(k) retirement plan
DCPP retirement plan
Company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Vacation time
Paid family leave

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Keywords

Embedded Software
C
C++
Linux
VxWorks
Networking
Photonic Technologies
YANG
REST
JSON
XML
Bitbucket
GitHub
Real-time Operating Systems
Micro-services
Software Architecture
Hardware Drivers
Data-driven Architectures
Project Management
Technical Leadership

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