Senior QA Engineer, IP Routing / Multicast

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September 25

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Ciena

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Telecommunications • Hardware • Networking

Ciena is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation.

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1985

📡 Telecommunications

🔧 Hardware

💰 Series C on 1995-12

📋 Description

• Test and troubleshoot advanced IP Routing protocols including Multicast, MVPN, PIM, SR-MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, and IPv6 within container-based microservices architectures • Collaborate across development, QA, and customer teams to resolve complex defects efficiently • Build automation frameworks using Python, Git, and Pytest; explore AI-powered testing with Gen-AI and AI/ML tools • Contribute to test strategy, coverage, and risk-aware methodologies to strengthen quality assurance • Deliver high-quality features for AI Connect, data center, and next-generation service provider networks in Agile sprint cycles

🎯 Requirements

• Extensive hands-on networking experience with Multicast, MVPN, PIM, BGP, SR-MPLS, and advanced IP Routing protocols • Experience with IPv6 • Proficiency in Python automation • Experience using Git and Pytest • Strong skills in test planning, defect management, and problem-solving • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities • Understanding of software development and testing processes and leveraging AI for QA • Nice to have: Familiarity with NETCONF/YANG protocols • Nice to have: Knowledge of AI-driven testing methodologies, Generative AI, and AI/ML tools • Nice to have: Experience using AI to optimize testing processes

🏖️ Benefits

• 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 • Vacation time • Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence • Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus • Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission • Flexible work environment