R&D AI Platform Engineer / Administrator

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people‑first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well‑being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, enabling innovation across optical networks, routing and switching, and network control systems. This role contributes to the “AI for Engineering” vision by advancing secure, on-premises AI capabilities for product development. The position plays a critical role in establishing and scaling an internal AI platform that supports innovation across Global R&D.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Design and deploy on-premises AI infrastructure using Kubernetes and Docker to host open‑source and open‑weight models
• Implement ...