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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Solutions Engineer - **Company:** Ciena - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,500.0 - $184,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Distributed Component Object Model, Computer Networks, Databases, Data Centers, Embedded Software, Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, JSON, Network Security, Network Layer, Microsoft Software, MongoDB, Netconf, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, X.509, Requirements Management, Server Administration, Software Systems, Solution Deployment Descriptor, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Routing, Transport Layer Security, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Data Center Networking, Information Technology, Network Support, Data Management, Restful APIs, Docker - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/technical-solutions-engineer-data-center-pon-ca--e6e248e8-d170-4fa9-910a-fa1dfb97d475 ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent discipline. * Experience: 7+ years of relevant industry experience. * Application of Passive Optical Networking (PON) technologies, including OLT, ONT/ONU, and broadband access architectures such as FTTx. * Utilization of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, including Ethernet, VLAN, QoS, IPv4, IPv6, switching, and routing. * Application of network management and automation interfaces, including NETCONF/YANG, gRPC/gNMI, telemetry, and REST APIs. * Experience collaborating with remote and globally distributed teams and engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience supporting or designing network solutions within complex enterprise or data center environments. Nice to haves: * Familiarity with containerized and modern network architectures, including Docker, SDN, NFV, and disaggregated networking solutions. * Experience with database technologies, including MongoDB or JSON-based databases. * Knowledge of secure networking technologies, including SSH, TLS, and X.509 certificates. * Experience supporting data center networking environments used by hyperscale or large cloud infrastructure operators., Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Broadband, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Customer Acquisition, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Database Technology, Docker, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, JSON, Microsoft DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model), MongoDB, NetConf, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Management Software, Network Operations Center, Network Routing, Network Support, Network Switching, Optical Networking, REST (Representational State Transfer), Requirements Management, SSH (Secure Shell), SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Software Administration, Technical Operations, Telemetry, Validation Testing, X.509 Digital Certificate ## Description * Gather and analyze requirements for routing and switching software solutions supporting 10Gbps PON network technologies and Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking applications. * Provide technical expertise for SAOS embedded PON software and platforms to enable customer adoption and accelerate solution deployment. * Translate customer and business requirements into scalable and operationally efficient networking solutions. * Collaborate across requirements analysis, integration, verification, solution validation, and customer engagement activities. * Ensure deployment and operational readiness of PON-based data center management networks with a focus on reliability, scalability, and security. * Contribute to the enhancement of DCOM PON capabilities and customer experience. * Identify, analyze, and resolve technical challenges while aligning internal and external stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [The CAMARA Project: How Telcos Collaborating Improves Developer Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/671-the-camara-project-how-telcos-collaborating-improves-developer-experience) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)