Ciena employees working as Embedded Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 51% lower than the average of Embedded Software Engineer professionals at Ciena worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Embedded Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $165,522 per year (estimate) and goes up to $253,694 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Embedded Software Engineer at Ciena is $172,945 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $260,619 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $140,926 (25th percentile) and $215,285 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Ciena Embedded Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Embedded Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $68 and $104 per hour.
Embedded Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,744 and $17,940 monthly.