Software Engineer (Security) - New Grad

Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach. They are seeking a Software Engineer (Security) to design, develop, and test features for embedded systems while proactively identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test features in C and C++ for embedded systems
• Investigate, debug, and resolve complex software defects to enhance performance and reliability
• Proactively identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities
• Engage in the complete software development lifecycle, from architecture to testing and delivery
• Develop scripts, test utilities, and automation tools to optimize development processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless software releases

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (pursuing or recently completed) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 1+ years of programming experience in C/C++ and foundational knowledge of scripting languages like Python
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
• Passion for software development and solving complex technical challenges
• Expertise with modern version control systems, particularly Git
• An openness to learning and expanding your knowledge and expertise, especially in the area of security
• Exposure to Linux kernel and embedded systems
• Understanding of CPU hardware architectures and low-level software/firmware development
• Familiarity with Agile development methodology
• Experience with automated unit testing frameworks
• Understanding of security concepts like SSL, TLS, SSH, authentication, and encryption algorithms