As a Placement AI Operations Software Engineer, this 12‑month opportunity offers hands‑on experience shaping AI‑enhanced network engineering workflows at Ciena. The role contributes to advancing best‑in‑class service delivery across EMEA by supporting the development of Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities and strengthening next‑generation network infrastructure that underpins Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and training of Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities using existing datasets and network engineering expertise.
• Support the evolution of network engineering workflows by integrating AI‑driven enhancements.
• Assist with network design, configuration, and implementation activities with a strong focus on DevOps practices.
• Participate in troubleshooting and performance analysis to help resolve real‑world network issues.
• Collaborate with Network Engineers, Project M...