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🥝 R&D AI Platform Engineer / Administrator

Ciena Corporation | ottawa, Canada | Posted June 13, 2026

Job Description

Overview

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. Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, enabling innovation across optical networks, routing and switching, and network control systems. This role contributes to the AI for Engineering vision by advancing secure, on‑premises AI capabilities for product development. The position plays a critical role in establishing and scaling an internal AI platform that supports innovation across Global R&D.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy on‑premises AI infrastructure using Kubernetes and Docker to host open‑source and open‑weight models.
  • Implement an...

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