Senior Fiber Coupling Engineer

About the role

Ciena's xPO Micro-Optics Team is seeking a skilled micro-optic engineer to drive innovation and development of advanced micro-optic solutions that enable scalable, high-performance optical interconnects.

Responsibilities

• Lead micro-optic design and modeling initiatives that support high-volume manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and optimize micro-optic assemblies that connect optical fibers to silicon photonic integrated circuits.
• Create and optimize C#-based automation tools for instrument control, assembly processes, and data acquisition.
• Conduct in-lab design-of-experiment (DOE) activities to validate and refine optical designs.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align development with Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles.
• Drive technical decision-making as a lead engineer on development projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience in micro-optics, optical engineering, or a related field.
• Expert-level proficiency with Zemax optics simulation software.
• Hands-on experience in micro-optic and fiber-optic design, assembly, and prototyping.
• C# programming skills for automation and instrument control.
• Knowledge of optical transceiver technology used in data centers.
• Extensive in-the-lab DOE and hardware development experience.
• Ability to perform as a lead engineer in complex development projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with physical-optics simulation using Ansys Lumerical.
• Mechanical design experience using SolidWorks or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with silicon photonics packaging methods.
• Understanding of high-volume manufacturing workflows for optical assemblies.
• Knowledge of emerging optical interconnect technologies.
• Experience collaborating with semiconductor or photonics manufacturing partners.
• Background in optical system-level integration.

Skills

• Expert-level proficiency with Zemax optics simulation software.
• Hands-on experience in micro-optic and fiber-optic design, assembly, and prototyping.
• C# programming skills for automation and instrument control.
• Knowledge of optical transceiver technology used in data centers.
• Experience with physical-optics simulation using Ansys Lumerical.
• Mechanical design experience using SolidWorks or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with silicon photonics packaging methods.
• Understanding of high-volume manufacturing workflows for optical assemblies.
• Knowledge of emerging optical interconnect technologies.
• Experience collaborating with semiconductor or photonics manufacturing partners.
• Background in optical system-level integration.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid family leave and other leaves of absence.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $133,100 - $212,500 USD. 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.