Great Place to work. - Anonymous Ciena Employee Review

4.0
Sep 30, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Sense of Ownership Individual Development Scope - whether Innovation side, or Delivery & moving up the value chain. Work/Life Balance Facilities

Cons

I have been reading some of the older reviews here. Basically, an individual is the one responsible for his career more than the management, I see Nothing as Cons - Just that an individual has to want and work towards becoming an important element of high performing engine. There's no dearth of challenging work.

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5.0
Jul 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people who work well together across company silos. Good pay, especially with stock performing well.

Cons

Extremely low attrition (~2% annually) leaves a workforce that is very experienced at Ciena. Unfortunately, this means high resistance to change and low awareness of industry best practices. Low attrition also leads to minimal opportunities for job growth.

3.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, good environment

Cons

Pay is not competitive, very less stock options.

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