Our success is rooted in people
Together, we make a difference.
The blending of our deep humanity and relentless innovation is what sets us apart and makes us such a unique place to work.
Our Purpose in action
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Sustainability in practice: how the Belfast Green Team is helping us meet our goals
Discover what our Belfast Green Team accomplished in their first year of working toge...
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Meet tomorrow’s sustainability leaders: celebrating the 2025 Ciena Solutions Challenge winners
Meet the young people who are taking action on sustainability around the world with t...
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Helping women in Ottawa gain financial independence through digital skills training
Discover how Ciena’s support of iSisters Technology Mentoring is advancing digital in...
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The Blue Planet career experience: from new grad to inspiring leader
Read the stories of three Blue Planet employees at two, five, and ten years into thei...
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How Ciena is supporting Challenge Based Learning at schools around the world
Ciena grants technology and professional development support to three schools in Zimb...
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Doing good for our people, planet, and communities in 2024
At Ciena, we recognize our responsibility to make a positive impact on those around u...
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How Ciena’s donated equipment is training the next generation of engineers
Ciena donates equipment to Inatel, Brazil’s National Institute of Telecommunications,...
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Supporting unique career journeys at Ciena
Discover the supports available to Ciena employees for exploring engaging and fulfill...
ReadCiena won Benevity's 2024 People Power Goodie Award, recognizing our employee-first culture that engages and empowers our people through purpose. This award is a testament to the success of our Ciena Cares program and our commitment to supporting our people’s passion for doing good.
Our people stories
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Career insights: From intern to leader, Pradap shares his career journey
Pradap Rajagopal began his career as an intern and has grown his experience in engine...
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Leader insights: David Rothenstein on evolving your career path
David Rothenstein, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, shares how his c...
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Leader insights: Sheela Kosaraju on making the most of every opportunity
Sheela Kosaraju, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, shares how she has been s...
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Career insights: Supporting our people in exploring their passions
At Ciena, we encourage and support our people in pursuing their passions. Carla Marti...
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Teams in Buenos Aires planting new trees at a nature reserve (Argentina)
Ezra and Andrew celebrating pride at the Out & Equal Workplace Summit (United States)
Team members from our Alpharetta office donating clothing for those in need (United States)
Colleagues celebrating Holi at our Gurugram office (India)