Great company, great products, most innovative technology in the world. - Director Documentation & Training Ciena Employee Review

4.0
Oct 19, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Great company, great products, and the most innovative technology in the world.

Cons

Just the trend recently to move the core engineering and other support components of the company offshore north and south is troubling. Over the last 20 years I have seen the same trend/balance test between the U.S.A. and other countries; however, after the dust settled and the metrics were evaluated, the U.S. still reverted back to be the core (i.e. mothership). The company is a great company and has next-generation products years before the industry; however, I’m concerned the current trend to move the primary components of the company out of the U.S.A. is a dangerous move and will impact the company overall success…..

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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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