Ciena · 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Software (Security)
Atlanta
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCiena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of secure embedded software for optical and routing platforms, engaging in the complete software development lifecycle.
CollaborationDeliverySoftwareTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test new security features in C and C++ for our complex embedded systems
Investigate, debug, and resolve challenging software defects, directly improving the stability, performance, and reliability of our products for our global customers
Proactively identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities
Engage in the full software development lifecycle—from secure design and threat modeling to robust testing, documentation, and final delivery
Develop powerful scripts, test utilities, and automation tools that streamline our development processes and integrate security into our CI/CD pipelines
Work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, collaborating closely with software developers, system architects, and verification engineers to deliver seamless, large-scale software releases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
5-7+ years of experience in C/C++ and a proficiency with a scripting language like Python
Strong hands-on experience with software security principles and practices
Knowledge of secure communication protocols (SSH, TLS)
Experience with AAA and remote management mechanisms (TACACS+, RADIUS)
Understanding of cryptographic algorithms and concepts (encryption, PKIX, hashing)
Demonstrated experience analyzing and remediating software vulnerabilities and proficiency with software debugging tools
Expertise with modern version control systems, particularly Git
An openness to learning and expanding your knowledge and expertise, especially in the area of security
Preferred
Experience with embedded Linux development, including the kernel and the Yocto Project
Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and best practices
A commitment to writing clean, high-quality, test-driven code and experience with automated testing frameworks
Demonstrated expertise with integrating security scanning and testing into automated CI/CD workflows
Familiarity with micro-services architecture and delivering reusable code that targets a variety of platforms
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
Company
Ciena
Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-02-07IPO
1995-12-01Series C
1994-12-01Series B
Leadership Team
Gary Smith
President & CEO
Kevin Kimberlin
Co-Founder
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