Ciena Software Engineer reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(210 total reviews)
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Gary B. Smith

88% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Software Engineer || employees have rated Ciena with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 210 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer || professionals have a good working experience there. Ciena is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer || professionals compared to other employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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210 reviews
3.0
Feb 6, 2021
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Stock shares benefit, annual bonus, decent work environment.

Cons

It is very difficult to move within the company, managers put obstacles, so you can get stuck on a position you don't like for years. Only manager's favorites gets promoted. Most managers are working here since Nortel times, 80s management style.

5.0
Jan 27, 2021

Great org

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Great people and very friendly community of coworkers -Yearly bonuses -WFH and remote friendly -Random company wide holidays -Unlimited PTO -Good benefits

Cons

Most coworkers are old, not many young people

4.0
Jan 10, 2021

Good people to work with

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

People are generally very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

Cons

Though work hours are very flexible, you tend to work overtime a fair bit.

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