Ciena

Sales Engineer - Interconnect

China · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerCiena
LocationChina
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted5 Aug 2026

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.

Ciena is expanding its Interconnects business across China, Taiwan, and the broader Asia region, enabling next-generation AI, cloud, and compute infrastructure. This role provides technical leadership that connects customer requirements with optical interconnect and silicon solutions, influencingproductadoptionandlong-termbusinessgrowth.Thepositioncombinescustomer-facingengineeringengagementwithcross-functionalcollaborationacrossbusinessdevelopment,productmanagement,andengineeringteams.

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Leadpre-salestechnicalengagementforCiena’sInterconnectsportfolioacrosshyperscalers,OEM/ODMs,andAI/computesystempartners.

Drivelabbring-up,debugging,interoperabilityvalidation,configuration,andperformancetestingactivities.

Translatecustomersystemarchitecturesandrequirementsintotechnicalsolutionrecommendationsandproductroadmapinput.

Guidecomplexdesign-winopportunitiesfromevaluationthroughproductioninpartnershipwithbusinessdevelopmentandaccountteams.

Serveastheprimarytechnicalinterfaceforproof-of-concepts,interoperabilityevents,complianceactivities,andearlydeployments.

Delivertechnicalworkshops,productdemonstrations,architecturereviews,andexecutive-leveltechnicalpresentations.

Gatherecosystem,competitive,silicon,andopticalinterconnectinsightstoinformproductlifecyclemanagementandroadmapalignment.

Themusthaves:

Experience:~10yearsinsales/solutionsengineering,high-speedhardware,opticalinterconnect,siliconbring-up,ordatacentersystemsengineering.

ApplicationofDSP/retimer,SERDES,optics/pluggables,AEC/ACC,PCIe,Ethernet,high-speedtestequipment,orrelatedtechnologies.

ExperienceworkingdirectlywithAsia-basedhyperscalers,cloudbuilders,OEMs,orODMs.

Utilizationofoscilloscopes,BERTs,IBIS-AMI,simulationtools,orsignalintegritytoolsfordebuggingandvalidationactivities.

Education:Bachelor’sdegreeinElectricalEngineering,ComputerEngineering,orasimilarfield.

FluentMandarinandprofessionalEnglishcommunicationskills,includingwrittenandspokencommunication.

Documentation,presentation,andcommunicationskillssupportingcollaborationacrossengineering,productmanagement,andcommercialteams.

Nicetohaves:

Education:Master’sdegreeinElectricalEngineering,ComputerEngineering,orasimilarfield.

ReadingproficiencyinTraditionalChinesetosupportTaiwancustomerengagement.

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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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