If you really need a job - Anonymous Ciena Employee Review

2.0
Oct 5, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Petaluma location was convenient. Periodic Bagel and beer gatherings attempt to reinforce a forced close (golfing) culture. Some excellent engineering talent but the misery quotient is very high.

Cons

Management plays favorites and is always pushing the least experienced to extremes to prove their worth within the organization. Working 60+ hours weekly is minimum and total dedication and passion is required to excel in this competitive minimally compensatory outfit. One can hope that Ciena can get rid of the poisoned management and realize some value for Cyan.

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Cons

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