Verification and Field Application Engineer - Hybrid, 3 DAW on site in Alpharetta

Ciena
Atlanta
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 100,300 - 135,000 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 5-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Troubleshooting","Problem-solving","Communication","Customer-focused mindset"]

Own verification test strategy, test plans, and execution for Ciena WaveLogic Optical Modem products, translating customer use cases into system-level validation. Perform both manual and Python-based automated testing, build and maintain lab environments, troubleshoot intermittent issues, and drive defect closure with R&D/PLM. Support customer labs, demos, and technical discussions while using logs, CLI/API tools, and lab equipment to continuously improve test coverage and efficiency.

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Verification and Field Application Engineer - Hybrid, 3 DAW on site in Alpharetta

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Job Summary

Own verification test strategy, test plans, and execution for Ciena WaveLogic Optical Modem products, translating customer use cases into system-level validation. Perform both manual and Python-based automated testing, build and maintain lab environments, troubleshoot intermittent issues, and drive defect closure with R&D/PLM. Support customer labs, demos, and technical discussions while using logs, CLI/API tools, and lab equipment to continuously improve test coverage and efficiency.
Location: Atlanta
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop test strategies and test plans to validate customer use cases, product capabilities, and system-level behavior.
  • •Execute manual and automated testing for optical modem, networking, and telecom-related features.
  • •Build and maintain lab test environments; analyze results, document findings, and report defects clearly through closure.
  • •Develop and maintain Python automation test cases, augment automation frameworks, and troubleshoot automation failures, lab issues, and reported defects.
  • •Support customer labs, field issues, and demos; participate in customer technical discussions and communicate test metrics and status updates to stakeholders.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,300 - 135,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401k

Key Requirements

  • •5–10 years of experience in product verification, system test, test automation, field application engineering, or customer support engineering.
  • •Strong background in manual testing, automation testing, and system-level validation.
  • •Experience creating and maintaining Python-based test automation and debugging/fixing automation scripts.
  • •Experience with lab environments and test equipment, including investigating difficult or intermittent issues using logs and test data.
  • •Knowledge of software testing methodologies, defect lifecycle, regression testing, and test best practices.
Experience:5-10 years
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Optical Communications
Skills:Analytical thinkingTroubleshootingProblem-solvingCommunicationCustomer-focused mindset
Tech Stack:PythonJenkinsCI/CDCLIJSONAPIsSDKsOpenROADMROADMWDMDWDMEDFARamanOSAOptical power metersLight sourcesBER testersBERTFEC

Eligibility

Security Clearance:US security clearance

Company Brief

Ciena
Provides networking systems, software, and services that enable service providers, cloud operators, and enterprises to deliver high-capacity connectivity and adaptive network solutions worldwide.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Hanover, United States
Founded: 1992
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