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Ciena Embedded Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 18 Feb 2025

Ciena Embedded Software Engineer Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Questions related to C programming, aptitude tests, and core computer science concepts.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to Computer Networking
  • Q2. Questions related to operating systems
  • Q3. Questions related to bit manipulation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Maintaining a solid foundation of knowledge is essential. It is more advantageous to possess one strong area of expertise than to have superficial knowledge across many topics.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Apr 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DSA , C , telecom
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DSA , C telecom

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Nov 2022.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

DSA Program based on Array, Linklist, Tree

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. C/C++ and DS question
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. C/C++ and DS Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare mostly C and DS

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Regular HR questions
  • Q2. What's your salary expectation
Round 2 - Coding Test 

10 multiple choice questions and 4 algorithm questions.

Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What's RESTful api?
  • Ans. 

    RESTful api is an architectural style for designing networked applications.

    • REST stands for Representational State Transfer

    • Uses standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

    • Resources are identified by URIs

    • Stateless communication between client and server

    • Responses are typically in JSON or XML format

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you debug with gdb?
  • Ans. 

    Debugging with gdb involves setting breakpoints, stepping through code, inspecting variables, and analyzing memory.

    • Set breakpoints at specific lines of code using 'break' command

    • Step through code using 'next' or 'step' commands

    • Inspect variables using 'print' command

    • Analyze memory using 'x' command

    • Use 'continue' command to resume execution

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me about OSI model
  • Ans. 

    The OSI model is a conceptual framework that standardizes the functions of a telecommunication or computing system into seven layers.

    • The OSI model stands for Open Systems Interconnection model.

    • It helps in understanding how different networking protocols work together.

    • The seven layers are: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

    • Each layer has specific functions and communicates w...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. General linux command line questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Regular HR questions
  • Q2. What's your salary expectation
Round 2 - Coding Test 

10 multiple choice questions and 4 algorithm questions.

Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What's RESTful api?
  • Ans. 

    RESTful api is an architectural style for designing networked applications.

    • REST stands for Representational State Transfer

    • Uses standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

    • Resources are identified by URIs

    • Stateless communication between client and server

    • Responses are typically in JSON or XML format

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you debug with gdb?
  • Ans. 

    Debugging with gdb involves setting breakpoints, stepping through code, inspecting variables, and analyzing memory.

    • Set breakpoints at specific lines of code using 'break' command

    • Step through code using 'next' or 'step' commands

    • Inspect variables using 'print' command

    • Analyze memory using 'x' command

    • Use 'continue' command to resume execution

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me about OSI model
  • Ans. 

    The OSI model is a conceptual framework that standardizes the functions of a telecommunication or computing system into seven layers.

    • The OSI model stands for Open Systems Interconnection model.

    • It helps in understanding how different networking protocols work together.

    • The seven layers are: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

    • Each layer has specific functions and communicates w...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. General linux command line questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Data Structures and Algorithms

Round 3 - Assignment 

Data Structures and Algorithms and 5G

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study well.
wake up at 5 o clock.
Go to school every day.
Dont bunk classes in engineering.
If you dont follow all these you will regret later.

Ciena Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Ciena Embedded Software Engineer interview?
Ciena interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Ciena interview process are Technical, Coding Test and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Ciena Embedded Software Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Ciena. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Ciena expect are Embedded Software, MPLS, Linux, C and Software Design.
What are the top questions asked in Ciena Embedded Software Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Ciena Embedded Software Engineer interview -

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  3. DSA , C , tele...read more

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