Senior Software Development Manager

Ciena Corporation

Ottawa, Canada
Base: $140,900 - $225,100 cdn; bonus/equity: discr...
Hybrid (1-2 days per week in ottawa office)
Software development in agile environment
Engineering leadership and team mentoring
Ai-enabled application development
Ciena Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Development Manager in Ottawa, Canada, to lead the development of AI-enabled applications for network management and optimization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive software development and engineering leadership experience, with a strong emphasis on team growth and AI transformation within the engineering organization

Job Summary

  • Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity committed to a people-first approach with a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging.
  • The Senior Software Development Manager will lead and mentor a team to deliver innovative AI-powered applications for network management and optimization while fostering a high-performance engineering culture.
  • Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans with company matching, stock purchase program, paid leave, and complies with all applicable leave laws.

Matching Summary

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Ciena Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Development Manager in Ottawa, Canada, to lead the development of AI-enabled applications for network management and optimization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive software development and engineering leadership experience, with a strong emphasis on team growth and AI transformation within the engineering organization.

Salary

Base: $140,900 - $225,100 CDN; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary incentive bonus for non-sales; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, ESPP, paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Software development in Agile environment
  • Engineering leadership and team mentoring
  • AI-enabled application development
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Feature planning and execution
  • Engineering best practices implementation

Nice-to-have

  • AI/ML production system experience
  • Network management and SDN knowledge
  • Cloud-native platforms and Kubernetes
  • Data-driven decision making
  • AI transformation leadership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
  • 8+ years software development experience
  • 2-3 years engineering leadership experience
  • Ability to work from Ottawa office 1-2 days per week

Work Rights

Ability to work from Ottawa office 1-2 days per week

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