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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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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...
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Finding the right fit: Stories from early career professionals at Ciena
Two early in career team members share their stories of how inclusion helped them cho...
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Making a difference by volunteering with the Ciena Solutions Challenge
Read how volunteering with the Ciena Solutions Challenge made a lasting impact on bot...
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Recognizing Asian Heritage Month 2024 with our newest ERG
Meet some of the members of our newest employee resource group, Asian at Ciena, in ce...
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Announcing the Ciena Solutions Challenge Sustainability Award Winners!
Thank you to all students and educators who participated in this year’s Ciena Solutio...
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Meet the Ciena Cares Champions
We’re shining a light on our Ciena Cares Champions—the people who drive our workplace...
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Mentorship: how these unique relationships can boost careers and increase satisfaction
Ciena loves mentorship! Read about the mentoring resources available to team members ...
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...
ReadBeyond the office
Explore more about life at Ciena on our Instagram feed and other social channelsTeams 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)