Ciena Corporation
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R029717As 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.**How You Will Contribute:**The Senior Systems Sales Engineer will be a customer-facing sales team representative focused on specific accounts.### **The Must Haves:*** Perform technical tasks, including written proposals, network design and engineering and quotes.* Must be able to communicate solutions to customers and work with internal Ciena organization.* Perform network and applications engineering for multiple CIENA products* Complete complex network designs for customer application of CIENA networking products* Proficient in use of Ciena Network design and modeling tools* Prepare quotations and assist in proposal preparation for Ciena products & upgrading actual design.* Provide product and technical expertise to support Sales efforts of Ciena products* Prepare complex design and applications presentations* Gain understanding of Salesforce/Quoting Tools* 30-50% travel required* Performs other duties as assigned### **Collaboration with stakeholders*** Consult with potential and current customers on application of CIENA products for next generation architectures* Interface with sales group and product management/marketing to develop and/or propose product enhancements to meet customer requirements### **Assets:**Technical expertise in data networking including understanding of IP, Ethernet and other data networking protocolsGeneral technical knowledge of fiber optic transmission systems (especially OTN,SONET, WDM), Telecommunication networks, storage networks and network management. Excellent verbal and written communications skills Excellent presentation skillsUnderstanding of telecommunications, storage and data communications network architecturesTechnical knowledge in some of the following areas:* Software applications (Automation, Orchestration, Inventory, Analytics)* Fibre optics, Packet Optical Networking, DWDM, SONET, Storage Area Networking* Packet, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS-TP, IP/MPLS* Open Architecture (Openstack, REST API, Netconf, YANG, TOSCA)* Programming Language (Python, JSON)Multi-tasking: able to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervisionMotivated technical individual that desires to work on application of advanced optical, Ethernet and storage networking architectures as well as learn the best practices for network automationThe ability to demonstrate experience in technical sales activitiesAbility to understand customer needs and use technical expertise to develop customer solutionAbility to develop customer relationships and work well with customersTeam playerTechnical Degree; BSEE or relevant experience5-12
years telecommunication industry experiencePrior experience as a contributor on a sales account teamThe annual pay range for this position is $144,000 - $230,000 USD#LI-WH1#LI-RemotePay 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.Join our
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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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
By analyzing this data, we can understand what aspects of our site are effective and identify areas for improvement.* This is a secondary processing purpose.* This is a secondary processing purpose.* This is a primary processing purpose.* This is a secondary processing purpose.Senior Systems Sales Engineer page is loaded## Senior Systems Sales Engineerlocations:
Remote-US:
Ottawa:
Remote-US-ME:
Remote-US-MA:
Remote-US-OHtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R029717As 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.**How You Will Contribute:**The Senior Systems Sales Engineer will be a customer-facing sales team representative focused on specific accounts.### **The Must Haves:*** Perform technical tasks, including written proposals, network design and engineering and quotes.* Must be able to communicate solutions to customers and work with internal Ciena organization.* Perform network and applications engineering for multiple CIENA products* Complete complex network designs for customer application of CIENA networking products* Proficient in use of Ciena Network design and modeling tools* Prepare quotations and assist in proposal preparation for Ciena products & upgrading actual design.* Provide product and technical expertise to support Sales efforts of Ciena products* Prepare complex design and applications presentations* Gain understanding of Salesforce/Quoting Tools* 30-50% travel required* Performs other duties as assigned### **Collaboration with stakeholders*** Consult with potential and current customers on application of CIENA products for next generation architectures* Interface with sales group and product management/marketing to develop and/or propose product enhancements to meet customer requirements### **Assets:**Technical expertise in data networking including understanding of IP, Ethernet and other data networking protocolsGeneral technical knowledge of fiber optic transmission systems (especially OTN,SONET, WDM), Telecommunication networks, storage networks and network management. Excellent verbal and written communications skills Excellent presentation skillsUnderstanding of telecommunications, storage and data communications network architecturesTechnical knowledge in some of the following areas:* Software applications (Automation, Orchestration, Inventory, Analytics)* Fibre optics, Packet Optical Networking, DWDM, SONET, Storage Area Networking* Packet, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS-TP, IP/MPLS* Open Architecture (Openstack, REST API, Netconf, YANG, TOSCA)* Programming Language (Python, JSON)Multi-tasking: able to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervisionMotivated technical individual that desires to work on application of advanced optical, Ethernet and storage networking architectures as well as learn the best practices for network automationThe ability to demonstrate experience in technical sales activitiesAbility to understand customer needs and use technical expertise to develop customer solutionAbility to develop customer relationships and work well with customersTeam playerTechnical Degree; BSEE or relevant experience5-12
years telecommunication industry experiencePrior experience as a contributor on a sales account teamThe annual pay range for this position is $144,000 - $230,000 USD#LI-WH1#LI-RemotePay 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.Join our
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr