good people culture, low compensation - Software Engineer Ciena Employee Review

3.0
Aug 4, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Good people culture with supportive co-workers everyone works together, no competition among co-workers Interesting tech and many challenges to learn from

Cons

You could not find a lower salary anywhere else, no matter how hard you try

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5.0
Mar 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good culture, support, great env.

Cons

compensation is too low and no bonus.

3.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good work life balance, good environment

Cons

Pay is not competitive, very less stock options.

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