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      Company at a crossroad - Software Engineer Ciena Employee Review

      4.0
      May 24, 2018
      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Ciena was great at the moment of the merger with Nortel. Great vision and 'startup' mentality, bootstrap operation. Great people then and now.

      Cons

      Competition pushing company towards mediocrity. Relentless push to cut costs and silos building all over the place.

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      5.0
      Mar 29, 2026
      Solution engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good culture, support, great env.

      Cons

      compensation is too low and no bonus.

      3.0
      Jun 18, 2026
      Tech lead
      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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