Ciena

Senior Pluggable Modems Product Engineer

Canada · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerCiena
LocationCanada
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted22 Sep 2026

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.

Ciena is seeking a Senior Pluggable Modems Product Engineer to lead the lifecycle of pluggable optical modules and contribute to the delivery of optical networking solutions. This role influences product definition, manufacturing performance, cost optimization, and lifecycle management across coherent and direct detect technologies. Success in this position supports market competitiveness and customer satisfaction through high-quality product execution.

How you will make an impact:

Lead the technical definition and development of next-generation pluggable optical modules, including QSFP-DD and OSFP form factors.
Collaborate with R&D, NPI Test Team, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to define product specifications and deliver successful product launches.
Monitor manufacturing yield performance at offshore contract manufacturers and drive yield improvement initiatives with internal component, design, and process teams.
Perform statistical analysis for NPI and production data, including Cpk analysis, to evaluate manufacturing performance.
Recommend specification limits for automated test equipment and components in partnership with R&D teams.
Drive product cost optimization through component selection, design-for-manufacturability practices, and supply chain strategies.
Manage product lifecycle activities, including product enhancements, obsolescence management, end-of-life planning, assembly variances, product revisions, and technical documentation.

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The must haves:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
Experience: 4+ years of experience in product engineering, product management, or R&D roles focused on optical transceivers or pluggable modules.
Application of coherent and direct detect optical transmission technologies, including standards such as OIF and IEEE.
Knowledge of pluggable form factors including QSFP-DD, OSFP, CFP2, and SFP-DD, and their electrical and optical interfaces.
Experience with optical component technologies including lasers, modulators, photodiodes, and DSPs.
Application of statistical yield analysis, semiconductor manufacturing practices, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and trend chart analysis.
Record of launching and managing optical products throughout the product lifecycle.

Nice to haves:

Education: Master's degree OR Ph.D. in a related technical field.
Communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills applied across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups.
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities applied in engineering environments.
Ability to travel internationally as required.

Pay Range: CAD 109,000.00 to 160,000.00

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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