Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach and a flexible work environment. The Sr. QA Engineer will lead the design, validation, and evolution of next-generation IP routing solutions, focusing on delivering scalable, high-quality networking solutions for service provider and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end validation and testing strategies for IP routing features, including SR-MPLS, SRv6, BGP, EVPN, and L3VPN
• Lead development of test architecture, automation strategies, and quality engineering practices for large-scale routing platforms
• Design and maintain automated test frameworks and test cases using Python to expand test coverage and efficiency
• Collaborate with development, product management, and system engineering teams to support feature delivery
• Define and execute test plans covering functional, scale, performance, and interoperability scenarios
• Mentor engineers to support technical development and consistency in engineering practices
• Influence product quality through design reviews, defect analysis, and risk identification

Skills

• Education: Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in networking with a focus on IP routing and protocols
• Application of SR-MPLS, SRv6, BGP, EVPN, and L3VPN technologies
• Experience developing automated test cases using Python within networking or distributed systems environments
• Application of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, and switching
• Experience working with test automation frameworks and CI/CD practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and collaborate across teams
• Application of AI concepts and Copilot-assisted automation development
• Experience working with network virtualization and cloud-native networking environments
• Familiarity with container technologies and orchestration platforms
• Exposure to telemetry, observability, and performance analytics tools
• Experience working with service provider or large-scale enterprise networks
• Familiarity with traffic generation tools and network benchmarking
• Education: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Benefits

• Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission.
• 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

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