Ciena reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(2,292 total reviews)
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Gary B. Smith

85% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ciena has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,292 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Ciena employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews
2.0
Dec 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Remote and hybrid working. Wellness reimbursement

Cons

Once great, now just disappointing. The company is earning profits, yet salary hikes keep getting smaller every year. Leadership is male-dominated, especially in engineering, with little to no female representation. Leadership doesn’t seem to care about employee feedback anymore.

4.0
Dec 3, 2025

A great place to work at!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Flexible work-from-home culture -Supportive managers and collaborative teams -Good work-life balance

Cons

-Growth can feel slow at times -Limited/No on-site engagement opportunities

5.0
Dec 3, 2025

Excellent Management

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Management is excellent - Great Work Life Balance - Good Pay - No Politics

Cons

- Avg Yearly Appraisal - Sometimes work can overwhelm you

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