Ciena employees working as Embedded Software Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 47% lower than the average of Embedded Software Engineer II professionals at Ciena worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Embedded Software Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $159,297 per year (estimate) and goes up to $253,954 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Embedded Software Engineer II at Ciena is $169,690 per year or $82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $243,591 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $142,039 (25th percentile) and $205,699 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Ciena Embedded Software Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Embedded Software Engineer II professionals typically earn between $68 and $99 per hour.
Embedded Software Engineer II professionals typically earn between $11,837 and $17,142 monthly.