Network Engineer - New Grad
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 2d 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 65d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-07-28). Last seen at its source just now.
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 just now.
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 just now
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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.
Start your career in Network Engineering with Ciena
Are you a recent graduate in telecommunications, engineering, or a related field? Join Ciena’s Professional Services team and gain hands-on experience working on real-world networks that power global connectivity.
What you will do
- Learn how to engineer and deploy advanced network solutions with guidance from experienced engineers
- Support network implementation, testing, and reconfiguration/migration activities
- Work with both optical (Layer 0/1) and IP networking technologies (Layer 2/3)
- Collaborate with global teams including engineering, project management, and technical support
- Participate in customer projects and gain exposure to real deployment environments
What we are looking for
- Recent graduate (BSc or MSc in Engineering, Telecommunications, or similar)
- Strong interest in optical / fibre networking technologies (highly valued)
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP, routing, or transmission)
- Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills
- Good communication skills in English and German (minimum C1)
- Ability to work in a team environment
What you can expect
- Structured onboarding and mentoring from experienced engineers
- Exposure to cutting-edge networking technologies
- Opportunities to grow your career within Ciena
- A collaborative and international working environment
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.