Mediocre pay and very limited advancement opportunities - Software Engineer II Ciena Employee Review

3.0
Aug 29, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Great team culture, flexible hours.

Cons

Mediocre or average pay perks and benefits, Not much exciting work, Low motivation levels

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5.0
Mar 29, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good work life balance, good environment

Cons

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