Automation Engineer - IP Routing (3 days a week onsite in Ottawa)
Ciena
Date: 1 day ago
City: Ottawa, ON
Contract type: Full time

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
Are you passionate about innovation, automation, and cutting-edge networking technologies?
Join Ciena as an Automation Engineer – IP Routing and be part of a team that’s driving the future of advanced AI-driven test automation in virtualized, container-based system architectures. This is your opportunity to develop in-depth technology skills, leverage AI-powered tools, and contribute to market-leading products that shape the global networking landscape.
How You Will Contribute
The salary range for this role in Canada is $100, 000 - $119, 100 CDN
Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
Are you passionate about innovation, automation, and cutting-edge networking technologies?
Join Ciena as an Automation Engineer – IP Routing and be part of a team that’s driving the future of advanced AI-driven test automation in virtualized, container-based system architectures. This is your opportunity to develop in-depth technology skills, leverage AI-powered tools, and contribute to market-leading products that shape the global networking landscape.
How You Will Contribute
- Innovate and develop efficient test automation in a multi-language framework, with Python as the core, for virtualized, container-based system architectures.
- Explore and implement AI-powered testing tools and techniques to enhance automation, efficiency, and coverage.
- Leverage AI/ML tools and Gen-AI to create faster and more effective automated testing solutions.
- Troubleshoot customer and internal issues, diagnosing root causes, debugging, documenting, and driving faster resolutions.
- Collaborate in an agile development environment, participating in sprints to deliver rapid, high-quality outputs while coordinating activities across scrums.
- Continuously learn and develop expertise in technologies like system and network virtualization (Containers, SDN, NFV), advanced IP routing (Segment Routing, SRv6, BGP, EVPN), Python, and AI-driven methodologies.
- Strong understanding and experience with IP routing protocols such as BGP, ISIS, OSPF, L3VPN, EVPN, and IPv6.
- Hands-on expertise in scripting with Python, Linux shell, git, and pytest.
- Solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming, algorithms, and data structures.
- Familiarity with AI, machine learning concepts, and experience developing automated tests using Gen-AI and AI/ML tools.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP and Linux operating systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related discipline.
- Passion for innovation and a continuous learning mindset.
- Experience in agile development environments and cross-team collaboration.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive resolutions efficiently.
The salary range for this role in Canada is $100, 000 - $119, 100 CDN
Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.
At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
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