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Our Purpose in action
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Expanding digital learning for the AI era across the UK
Ciena continues our support for the Barefoot computing program that brings crucial di...
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From ideas to impact: Meet the 2026 Ciena Solutions Challenge Sustainability Award Winners
Discover 20 award-winning, student-led projects from across the world that are levera...
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Life as an ASIC engineer at Ciena: silicon, software, and optical systems
Inside our ASIC engineering team: how system-level silicon design, software-driven ar...
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Empowering youth through digital inclusion in Montréal’s West Island
Discover how Ciena and West Island Community Shares are expanding tech access and dig...
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Passion in action: advancing sustainability in our supply chain
Meet Lynne Pascal, our Director, Supply Chain Sustainability. Her passion for helping...
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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...
ReadOur Ottawa office was recognized by Volunteer Ottawa with a Leadership in Corporate Volunteerism Award in 2025. This recognition celebrates organizations that lead with purpose, and we’re proud to be acknowledged for our ongoing commitment to giving back.
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)