AI Developer

How You Will Contribute:

You will report to R&D team and play a key role in designing and developing AI-enabled applications for Ciena’s Navigator Network Control Suite. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing network performance, automation, and operational efficiency through cutting-edge AI/ML solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and deliver AI applications using Generative AI, LLMs, Classical ML, and Agentic AI techniques.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AIOps capabilities into Ciena's Navigator platform.

• Analyze large datasets to uncover actionable insights and support data-driven decisions.

• Fine-tune and train AI models tailored to Ciena’s product and network application needs.

• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment to ensure high-quality, scalable software.

• Research the latest AI technologies and help define best practices for solution development and deployment.

The Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 2+ years of experience in developing AI software, particularly for AIOps or Data Science use cases.

• Hands-on experience with LLMs, transformers, agentic frameworks, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) techniques.

• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++.

• Experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Proven experience building microservice-based software systems.

• Strong grasp of network management protocols and principles.

• Effective communicator with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Assets:

• Experience with Ciena network management solutions.

• Understanding of AIOps tools and practices.

• A Master’s or advanced degree in a related field.

• Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and solving complex problems.