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Routing/IP Software Engineer 4 - Datapath

Ciena
$178,963 - $221,600/year.
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
May 09, 2025
Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual's passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity-driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. Employer: Ciena Corporation Job Title: Routing/IP Software Engineer 4 - Datapath Job Requisition:A710.16.5 Job Location: Hanover, Maryland Job Type: Full Time The annual pay range for this position is $178,963 - $221,600/year. How You Will Contribute: Duties: Responsible for developing the next generation of Routing and Switching software solutions supporting Software Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and embedded applications for Layer 2/3 data networking on a wide range of host platforms. Design and implement embedded software (written in C and running over Linux) to configure HW components and manage HW resources, to support datapath requirements for specific Carrier Ethernet applications. Provide basic project management for individual projects or that of a small team, including effort estimation, project tracking, and status reporting. Provide expertise and direction instrumental to the definition and design of new architectures and technologies. Participate in various phases of product development cycle - product definition, design, planning, implementation and test. Analyze product requirements and customer use cases, proposing software architectures for both current and next-generation hardware platforms. Prototype and evaluate alternative solutions on target hardware platforms. Deliver detailed architecture, functional specifications and technical design documents. Support developed features through product verification and customer introduction, in addition to providing training to field support personnel. Contribute new features to Ciena's Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS) embedded software platform, enabling new customers and markets. Expand SAOS support with new platforms in the Ciena Routing & Switching portfolio, including integration of 3rd party "white box" platforms. Accelerate time to market for Routing & Switching Portfolio products. Redesign and implement Resource Management infrastructure for next generation IP routers. Work in Software Defined Network architectures leveraging technologies such as yocto, docker containers, Google Protocol Buffers, and Intel DPDK libraries. May telecommute from anywhere in the United States. The Must Haves: Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field and eight (8) years of experience in the job offered or in a Computer Systems Engineers/Architects -related occupation. Position requires 8 years of experience in the following: * C/C++ software development in Linux; * Leading design and development of Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding plane applications dealing with bridging, IP routing, Segment Routing, MPLS, L3VPN, traffic management, resource management, ACLs, link aggregation, Frame I/O, OAM and protection protocols; * Broadcom Ethernet Switching and Routing chipsets, Layer 2 and Layer 3 packet processing pipelines; * Debugging Broadcom external SDK APIs, hardware registers and tables; * Writing new Broadcom internal SDK driver code; * Debugging complex forwarding plane router issues in large network topologies involving multiple protocols and features, such as LLDP, LACP, BFD, CFM, L3VPN, SR TI-LFA, LDP FRR, BGP, BGP-LU, ACLs, and QoS; * Remote application debugging using GDB; * Test tools including Ixia IxExplorer, or Wireshark/tcpdump; * Code maintenance tools Git and Bitbucket; and * Agile software development and project planning using JIRA. Contact: Human Resources, Ciena Corporation; https://ciena.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Baltimore/Routing-IP-Software-Engineer-4---Datapath_R027939 Must reference job A710.16.5 #LI - DNI Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available. Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. 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 anEqual 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.