We are Ciena

Innovation. It's what we do. And it's how we work. 
More satisfying outcomes - both personal and professional - are our endgame.
That's the Ciena difference.
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Our Success is Rooted in People
Together, we make a difference in people's lives through the design and implementation of leading network technologies.

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engineering

Engineering
Develop the products and technology that form the foundation of many of the world's largest networks.
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sales, service, and support

Sales, Sales Support & Solutions
Deliver our next-generation technologies and shape the future of networking in every corner of the globe.
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corporate functions

Supply Chain, Logistics & QA
Influence efficient and successful business arrangements with customers.
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finance, it, and legal

Information Technology 
The backbone of our business. Build and support the infrastructure that keeps things running.
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people and recruiting

People & Culture
Attract, retain, and reward the best teams that impact today’s digital experiences.
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marketing and comms

Marketing & Communications
Tell the world our journey towards the Adaptive Network™.
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interns and temporary

Students, Interns, & Temporary
Looking for part-time work or want to kick off your career? Learn and grow at Ciena. 
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Why Ciena
Making a difference in people's lives through design and implementation of leading network technologies. That's what motivates us. ​​​​​​​
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TOTAL REWARDS
Find out how we take care of everyone at Ciena.
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CIENA LIFE
Dive into our culture and the people who fuel it.
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Our vision: Networks designed for the future, now. 
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
A Certified Great Place to Work®. 11 industry awards in 2021.

Watch our People Promise
Trees have had a symbolic meaning to us as our executives and our teams have been planting them at many of our offices to place our roots and make a commitment to the communities we work in.

For us, our success is 'rooted in people' as they are our innovators, helping us grow as a company, much like a tree. 

Company Culture at Ciena
In a third-party Global Engagement Study, individuals at Ciena say:

96%
When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome

 95%
Management is honest and ethical in its business practices.

95%
I'm proud to tell others I work here.

94%
People here are given a lot of responsibility.

94%
People here are willing to give extra to get the job done.

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Displaced Worker Program
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Great Place to Work

Ciena is Certified as a great place to work!
glassdoor top ceos 2021
great place to work certified usa
great place to work certified india
commitment to being a great place to work
brandon hall excellence in learning 2021
glassdoor rating 4.4
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