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      What is working from home like at Ciena?

      Ciena reviews

      Ciena offers a healthy workplace

      Embedded software engineer
      Current employee
      Gurgaon, Haryana
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Ciena offers a healthy workplace, grown, flexibility in working hours and work from home.

      Cons

      None that I can think of !

      Decent

      Fulfillment specialist
      Former employee
      Belfast, Northern Ireland
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits, helpful colleagues, work from home and remote

      Cons

      Redundancies happening often, old style management

      1

      Flexible working hours. Good working culture.

      Software engineer
      Current employee
      Gurgaon, Haryana
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Location is flexible, you can come to the office or work from home

      Cons

      Salary hike is very minimal

      Good company

      Sdet-2
      Current employee
      Gurgaon, Haryana
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Perks are good, work from home

      Cons

      Nothing as such observed .

      Exceptional Workplace: Culture, Team, and Benefits

      Anonymous employee
      Current employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I haven't been at Ciena for too long, but I've found it to be an outstanding workplace with an exceptional culture, fantastic colleagues, and great benefits. The company's culture is great, emphasizing collaboration, open communication, and creativity. Leadership is approachable, fostering a positive and motivating work environment. The standout feature is the people. The team is not just colleagues but a community of passionate individuals who contribute to the positive workplace culture. Ciena values employee well-being, offering excellent benefits such as health insurance, wellness programs, and flexible work arrangements.

      Cons

      While I appreciate most aspects of working at Ciena, I have noticed a mild drawback in terms of career development opportunities, at least in the department I work. As an employee aspiring for growth, I believe the company could enhance its support for career advancement by providing clearer paths and more structured development programs. Although the current atmosphere is positive, a more defined career trajectory would be beneficial for employees looking to expand their skills and take on additional responsibilities.

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      Ciena Response
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      Thank you for sharing your experience at Ciena! We are extremely proud of our flexible working and overall working environment. We are continuously working on ensuring individuals like you have a clear career path and have the resources you need to be successful, so your feedback is greatly appreciated and taken to our leadership team. If you want to continue this conversation and help us find even more ways to do better, please send an email to cienafeedback@ciena.com.

      Excellent company

      Sr. software engineer
      Current employee
      Toronto, ON
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      work from home Helpful people unlimited PTO

      Cons

      late sitting pressure from client

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      Ciena Response
      now
      Thanks for taking the time to write a review - it's great to read your comments. If you want to continue this conversation and help us find even more ways to do better, please send an email to cienafeedback@ciena.com.

      Good work culture

      Analyst
      Current employee
      Chennai
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work culture in WFH

      Cons

      No cons with the ciena right now

      1

      Flexible and friendly

      Project manager
      Former employee
      Baltimore, MD
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Ciena has a very flexible work environment, where people are usually free to work from home as much as they like. Colleagues are friendly and suportive.

      Cons

      Ciena is constantly in cost-cutting mode. It seems there are layoffs every six-months.

      3
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      Ciena Response
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      Thanks for taking the time to write a review! We're extremely proud of our culture and continuously strive to do better. Your feedback has been forwarded to our leadership team. If you would like to add anything else, please send us an email at cienafeedback@ciena.com.

      great company

      Sr. software test engineer
      Current employee
      San Jose, CA
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      it offers work from home

      Cons

      it offers a average package

      Playing good

      Svt/pv engineer
      Current employee
      Gurgaon, Haryana
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Provides WFH option and flexible work hours

      Cons

      Some meetings are scheduled after working hours

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      Ciena Response
      now
      Thank you for sharing your experience at Ciena! We are extremely proud of our flexible working and overall working environment. We are continuously working on ensuring individuals like you have a great work-life balance, so your feedback is greatly appreciated and taken to our leadership team. If you want to continue this conversation and help us find even more ways to do better, please send an email to cienafeedback@ciena.com.