Senior QA Engineer – IP Routing

Job title: Senior QA Engineer – IP Routing

Company: Ciena

Job description: 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.We’re looking for an experienced, Senior Test Engineer in IP Routing who is a natural leader, passionate about advancing the state of the art and about delivering innovative products in networking and routing technologies. You will work on market-leading technologies such as EVPN, Segment Routing, Multicast in a virtualized, micro-services oriented, container-based system architecture. This is an exciting time to join Ciena, as we purposefully drive our product portfolio forward into the future of sophisticated networking services.

• Always continue learning and developing skills in leadership and technologies: system and network virtualization (Containers, SDN, NFV), advanced routing, BGP, Segment Routing, EVPN, MPLS, fast switchover technologies, Ethernet services and more.
• Explore and implement AI-powered testing tools and techniques to enhance test automation, efficiency, and coverage
• Leverage AI to develop Automated tests using AI/ML tools, Gen-AI, leading to faster and more efficient testing
• Trouble shoot customer and Internal reported issues in routing protocol and services; identify root cause, diagnose, debug document, and help developers in faster defect resolution
• Continuously Enhance test coverage, automation, validation, and documentation to deliver high quality, functionally excellent products
• Work in an agile development environment and participate in sprint activities to plan and produce rapid cycle, high quality work, co-ordinate QA activities across scrums

Requirements for the Role:

• Hands-on and in-depth knowledge of EVPN, Segment Routing, MPLS, BGP, ISIS, IPv6 and control plane technologies.
• Well versed in feature test planning and automation, test methodologies, risk aware testing techniques, defect workflows, test management workflows, tools, and metrics.
• Experience in Python programming, git, pytest and test automation is must
• Experience in developing Automated tests using AI, Gen-AI, AI/ML tools is desired
• Understanding of Software development using AI, AI-driven testing methodologies and AI/ML is desired
• Customer and Quality champion – be able to review, provide comments and approve Functional specifications, Technical Requirements, Design test plans for high quality product and higher customer satisfaction.
• Hands-on leader who can root cause and solve complex defects, often working with cross-functional teams, software design and customer support
• Developed skills as an excellent verbal and written communicator with the ability to influence and the ability to absorb, germinate, and evolve new ideas in collaboration with other contributors
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related discipline. Masters is preferred.

Pay Range:The salary range for this role in Ottawa is $115, 700 – $142, 300Pay 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 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 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.

Expected salary: $115700 per year

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job date: Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:47:27 GMT

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