Needs staffing in all departments, always short staffed upper management doesn't listen and don't seem to care. - Anonymous employee Ciena Employee Review

1.0
Jan 8, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Pay & insurance ok some of managers are nice most care about patients nothing else to add to this review

Cons

No communication always short staffed. Working very long hours with no time off, working all holidays being shown no respect.

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5.0
Jul 17, 2026
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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
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Pros

Good work life balance, good environment

Cons

Pay is not competitive, very less stock options.

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