Is Ciena hiring right now?

Yes. Ciena has 162 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.

Where is Ciena hiring?

Ciena is hiring in 19 cities. The most open roles are in Ottawa (62), Baltimore (12) and Gurugram (10).

How much does Ciena pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Ciena is $124k a year, and the highest is $449k.

Gary B. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of Ciena's org chart.

How do I apply for a job at Ciena?

Pick a role on Ciena's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Ciena's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.

Ciena jobs and careers

As of November 12, 2026, Ciena has 162 open roles in 19 cities.

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Hiring in 19 cities

162Open roles

11Posted in the last 7 days

$124kAverage listed base pay

$449kHighest listed base pay

About Ciena

Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete.

Founded in 1992 by Jeffrey Weiss and Kevin Kimberlin.

Collaboration Delivery Software Telecommunications

Founded: 1992
Employees: 10,001+
Hiring in: 19 cities

Leadership

The top of Ciena's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

Gary B. Smith

President and Chief Executive Officer

1,455 reports

Joe Cumello

SVP and GM, Blue Planet Software Division

626 reports

Dino DiPerna

SVP, Global Research & Development

234 reports

Thomas Soerensen

VP Global Subsea and International MOFN

154 reports

Brodie Gage

SVP, Global Products & Supply Chain

150 reports

Rebecca Smith

SVP Global Marketing & Communications, CMO

68 reports

Marc Graff

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

61 reports

Ryan Hammer

Chief Information Security Officer, Vice President

36 reports

Sheela Kosaraju

SVP, General Counsel

30 reports

Board

Lawton W. Fitt

Chair

Joanne B. Olsen

Director

Mary G. Puma

Director

T. Michael Nevens

Director

Hassan M. Ahmed

Director

Devinder Kumar

Member Board Of Directors and Audit Chair

Open roles at Ciena 162

Ciena jobs: common questions

Is Ciena hiring right now?: Yes. Ciena has 162 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.
Where is Ciena hiring?: Ciena is hiring in 19 cities. The most open roles are in Ottawa (62), Baltimore (12) and Gurugram (10).
How much does Ciena pay?: Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Ciena is $124k a year, and the highest is $449k.
Who leads Ciena?: Gary B. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of Ciena's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at Ciena?: Pick a role on Ciena's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Ciena's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.