Software Engineer - C and Networking
Ciena
2 - 5 years
Gurugram
Posted: 25/02/2026
Job Description
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.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software components using C programming.
• Implement and manage YANG data models to support robust network configuration and management.
• Integrate software with Northbound Interfaces (NBIs) such as CLI, REST, gRPC, and NETCONF.
• Apply advanced data structures and algorithms to enhance performance and system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative and adaptive networking solutions.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve software components for efficiency and scalability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and incorporate relevant advancements into software designs.
• 2–8 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C programming.
• Expertise in implementing efficient solutions using data structures and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with YANG data models.
• Knowledge of NBIs including CLI, REST, gRPC, and NETCONF.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in network management systems or the telecommunications domain.
• Familiarity with Linux or Unix environments.
• Exposure to Software‑Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV).
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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.
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About Company
Ciena Corporation is a global leader in telecommunications networking and optical networking solutions, headquartered in Hanover, Maryland. Founded in 1992, Ciena designs, develops, and provides networking equipment, software, and services to telecommunications providers, enterprises, and governments. The company specializes in high-performance networking solutions for wide-area networks (WAN), data centers, and 5G infrastructure. Ciena is known for its innovations in optical transmission technologies, such as wavelength division multiplexing (WDM), as well as its network automation and software-defined networking (SDN) solutions. Its products help clients optimize network performance, scalability, and flexibility, supporting the growing demands of data traffic, cloud computing, and next-generation communication systems.
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