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Senior Software Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$117.80K - $155.30K/yr

Collaborate with local and remote engineering teams to plan, estimate, and track development ... Background in datacom and telecom concepts such as DWDM, OTN, Ethernet, and TCP/IP * Debugging ...

Senior Software Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site +1

$119.60K - $157.70K/yr

Collaborate with local and remote engineering teams to plan, estimate, and track development ... Background in datacom and telecom concepts such as DWDM, OTN, Ethernet, and TCP/IP * Debugging ...

... IT Datacom, Mobile Devices, Mobile Networks, Broadband, Industrial, Automotive, Commercial ... S.-based Strategic Accounts team in a remote role. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Partner ...

... next-gen 1.6T datacom transceiver designs. Our world-class and highly reliable InP technology ... This position is onsite preferred but will consider Hybrid/remote for the right candidate * Regular ...

... next-gen 1.6T datacom transceiver designs. Our world-class and highly reliable InP technology ... This position is onsite preferred but will consider Hybrid/remote for the right candidate * Regular ...

Remote Duration: 18+-month contract NOTES FROM MANAGER / REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Skill Set 1: ... Deploy and support a broad suite of ISV tools including PanValet, PanAPT, CA7, CA11, Datacom ...

... remote position, located in the Pacific Standard Time Zone, with preference in California ... As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving AIPC's IT/Datacom business ...

Area Sales Manager- Utility

Chicago, IL · Remote

$108K - $176K/yr

... engineering, sales, marketing, or product managementor equivalent Experience in telecom/datacom ... THIS POSITION IS A REMOTE ROLE "The compensation for this position will typically range from $108 ...

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How much do remote datacom engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote datacom engineer in the United States is $115,864.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $151,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Datacom Engineer vs Remote Network Engineer?

AspectRemote Datacom EngineerRemote Network Engineer
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentData centers, telecom providers, enterprise networksCorporate offices, data centers, service providers
Industry UsageTelecom, data communications, internet service providersIT, telecommunications, enterprise networks
Job FocusDesign, implement, troubleshoot data communication systemsConfigure, maintain, troubleshoot network infrastructure

Remote Datacom Engineers and Remote Network Engineers share similar certifications and work environments, often overlapping in telecom and enterprise sectors. However, Datacom Engineers focus more on data communication systems, while Network Engineers concentrate on network infrastructure and configuration. Both roles are essential for maintaining reliable communication and network services in remote settings.

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Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Ciena

Atlanta, GA • On-site, Remote

$117.80K - $155.30K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

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.

Senior Software Engineer, WaveLogic Modem Software Development plays a critical role in delivering next-generation optical transport and switching capabilities at Ciena. This role contributes to embedded software that enables high-performance Layer 1/2 networking across advanced hardware platforms. The work directly impacts product quality, scalability, and customer adoption.
How you will make an impact:
  • Design embedded software in C running on Linux to configure ASIC and hardware components
  • Implement software to manage hardware resources and meet data path requirements for transport and switching applications
  • Collaborate with local and remote engineering teams to plan, estimate, and track development activities
  • Contribute across the product development lifecycle including definition, design, planning, implementation, and testing
  • Review product requirements and customer use cases to inform software design decisions
  • Prototype and evaluate alternative solutions on target hardware platforms
  • Deliver functional specifications and technical design documentation for embedded software architectures
The must haves:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience in an embedded software development role within a networking or telecommunications environment, including building applications using C or C++
  • Application of BSP development, security features, and board bring-up
  • Development of Linux kernel drivers and user space drivers
  • Application of embedded systems concepts including Linux operating systems, mutual exclusion, synchronization, interrupt handling, and inter-process communication
  • Background in datacom and telecom concepts such as DWDM, OTN, Ethernet, and TCP/IP
  • Debugging using tools such as GDB and Valgrind
  • Verbal and technical writing skills
Nice to haves:
  • Experience designing embedded systems using microservice architecture on real-time operating systems
  • Ability to interpret CPU hardware architectures, hardware functional specifications, and hardware timing diagrams
  • Linux as a software development environment
  • Exposure to CLI, TL1, SNMP, NETCONF, REST, and gRPC
  • Use of development tools including Git, Eclipse, JIRA, Confluence, GDB, and Yocto
  • YANG modeling language and related toolchains
  • Scripting using Python, Go, or Bash
Pay Range:
Pay range information for this position, in USD is:
85,900.00 - 137,000.00
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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.
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 anEqual 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.