Network Engineer
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 1d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 10d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-09-21). Last seen at its source 1h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 23 Sep 2026 (8 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 1 hour ago.
Is it remote?
The listing says yes
The location field doesn't say remote, so our assessment is based on the title or the description. Read the listing before applying.
Who may apply?
Germany
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Pay not stated
Similar roles pay €96.3k–135.9k/yr
Middle 50% of 28 listings that do state pay — Engineering · all levels · Germany · EUR/year. This employer has published no salary; this is what comparable listings we hold disclose, never converted between currencies or periods. How this is calculated.
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Carried by 1 source
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workday employer's own board first seen 8d ago · last seen 1h ago
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The listing
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.
How You Will Contribute
Reporting to the Services organization, you will play a hands-on role in delivering network solutions and providing post-sales technical support. You’ll work closely with internal teams, service partners, and customers to ensure seamless deployment, reconfiguration, and ongoing improvements of Ciena’s solutions.
- Lead solution delivery activities including remote deployment support, network migrations, and acceptance testing
- Support partner engineers during deployments and act as an escalation point for technical queries
- Review and validate Technical Deployment Package (TDP) content with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all details are clear and executable
- Collaborate with Sales Engineers, Project Managers, Technical Support, and Field Service to resolve design or product-related issues
- Maintain detailed as-built documentation for future upgrades and reference
- Participate in customer kick-off calls and provide guidance to pre-sales teams to align network design with serviceability standards
The Must Haves
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience in a network engineering or related technical role
- Basic theoretical and/or practical knowledge in one or more areas:
- Layer 0/1 (SDH, DWDM, ROADM, Control Plane, etc.)
- Layer 2-3 (IP protocols)
- Scripting/DevOps (e.g., Python, Java, Ansible)
- Strong customer service and communication skills, including fluency in German (native) and English (written and verbal)
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to manage multiple projects, analyse technical data, and translate designs into deployable solutions
- Flexibility to travel (~25%) and support night-time maintenance windows (~25%)
Assets
- Experience collaborating in matrixed teams across functions like engineering, support, and field operations
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and resolving technical issues under tight timelines
- Strong documentation and process development skills
- Availability to travel (~25%) and support night-time maintenance windows when required
- Customer service-oriented mindset with a desire to build a technology-focused career
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.