Network Engineer - New Grad

Introduction

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