Principal Solutions Architect

Ciena Corporation

Not specified; likely hybrid or flexible based on company culture.
10+ years in senior product management or pre-sales
3+ years deploying ai in telecommunications
12+ years with wan, lan, layers 0-3 switching
Ciena Corporation is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to join its Autonomous Networking Blue Planet division. This senior technical role requires extensive experience in telecommunications and AI technologies to support sales efforts and drive the evolution of communications service providers toward Autonomous Networks

Job Summary

  • This role provides senior technical leadership to the international sales organization while articulating product vision and roadmap to stakeholders.
  • The position requires applying expertise in Autonomous Networks and Artificial Intelligence to address customer business and operational challenges.
  • Ciena offers a people-first culture focused on flexible work environments that empower individual growth, well-being, and belonging.

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Ciena Corporation is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to join its Autonomous Networking Blue Planet division. This senior technical role requires extensive experience in telecommunications and AI technologies to support sales efforts and drive the evolution of communications service providers toward Autonomous Networks.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years in senior product management or pre-sales
  • 3+ years deploying AI in telecommunications
  • 12+ years with WAN, LAN, Layers 0-3 switching
  • Experience selling OSS solutions for planning and provisioning
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with Amdocs, Ericsson, Netcracker, Oracle, Nokia products
  • Knowledge of TM Forum, LSO, and MEF frameworks
  • Fluency in languages beyond English
  • Experience authoring solution requirement documents
  • Deep familiarity with network inventory and orchestration domains

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
  • Willingness to travel internationally on short notice
  • Proven experience delivering OSS solutions supporting service assurance

Work Rights

Not specified

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