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Updated 13 Sep 2024

Ciena Technical Lead Interview Experiences for Experienced

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic idea about what all technologies written in resume
  • Q2. Current role etc
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. L2/L3 protocols
  • Q2. In depth protocol knowledge
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. L2/L3 Protocols
  • Q2. Deep dive into latest project
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web application for tracking and analyzing user behavior

    • Used React.js for front-end development

    • Implemented data visualization using D3.js

    • Utilized Node.js and Express for back-end development

    • Integrated with MongoDB for data storage

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General discussion as usual with HR
  • Q2. Salary, compensation etc

Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Apr 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Just started myself introduction.
  • Q2. Inform about myself and nothing so much they asked.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall was good

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 4 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 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning questions mathematics

Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself and how fluent I can speak English
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated and dedicated individual with excellent English fluency.

    • I have been speaking English fluently for over 10 years.

    • I have a strong command of grammar and vocabulary.

    • I have experience communicating in English in both professional and social settings.

    • I have successfully completed English language proficiency tests such as TOEFL with a high score.

    • I have participated in English-speaking clubs and debat

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Work profile of previous companies
  • Ans. 

    I have worked in various companies with diverse work profiles.

    • Worked as a software engineer at XYZ Company, where I developed and maintained web applications using Java and JavaScript.

    • At ABC Company, I worked as a project manager and successfully led a team of 10 members to deliver a complex software project within the deadline.

    • In my previous role at DEF Company, I was responsible for conducting market research and ana...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Salary expectations was asked
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How can I satisfy customers
  • Ans. 

    Satisfy customers by providing excellent service and addressing their needs and concerns.

    • Listen actively to their feedback and take action to improve

    • Offer personalized solutions and go above and beyond to exceed expectations

    • Provide timely and efficient service

    • Maintain a positive and friendly attitude

    • Ensure quality products and services

    • Offer incentives and rewards for loyalty

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How would I rate myself
  • Ans. 

    I would rate myself as highly competent and skilled in my field.

    • I have a strong understanding of the subject matter and can apply it effectively.

    • I consistently deliver high-quality work and meet or exceed expectations.

    • I actively seek opportunities to learn and improve my skills.

    • I am able to work well both independently and as part of a team.

    • I have received positive feedback and recognition for my work.

    • I am confident in...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and presentable. Always speak truth. Make sure you’re audible and clear to the interviewer
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Its basically on system design and coding round, simple string related questions and jira dystem design
  • Q2. Code LCA and many sting coding
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. JIra System design
  • Ans. 

    Jira System design involves creating workflows, issue types, custom fields, and permissions to optimize project management.

    • Design workflows to track the progress of tasks from start to finish

    • Create custom issue types to categorize different types of work

    • Define custom fields to capture specific information for each issue

    • Set up permissions to control who can view, edit, and transition issues

    • Integrate Jira with other tool...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was good

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

40 mins of coding test

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Coding test on understanding of the basic collections in java
  • Q2. Design a small module that handles the requests and responses in java.
  • Ans. 

    Design a module in Java to handle requests and responses.

    • Create a class to handle incoming requests and process them

    • Use interfaces to define request and response structures

    • Implement methods to handle different types of requests

    • Use libraries like Spring MVC for handling HTTP requests

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial questions on how to handle people, project and other automation stuff.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Usual HR questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Nokia Technical Lead interview:
  • DSA
  • SNMP
  • NetConf
  • Kubernets
  • Docker
  • Java 18
  • Go lang
  • Python
  • Networking
  • 5G
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you are seeking huge salary, this is not the company.
A company with good salary, people, culture.
Knowledge growth depends on you, the growth in knowledge at times might be slow.
Join the company if you are comfortable with the salary and have a happy life with it.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Scenario based questions were asked on networking . I was given a snippet and I was asked for a output .I got one program to write in python

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Medium . Had 4 rounds of interview , out of which 3 technical and 1 managerial cum technical
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Normal interaction they will judge your communication skills
  • Q2. Normal communication skills
  • Q3. Hdjks nsnbe heins e heisiisb hejsjndh ehjsjs

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm dont panic they will hire you as they have multiple openings
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 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 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude test - Logical reasoning, english and comprehension, quantitative analysis, data interpretation

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic one on one round
  • Q2. Knowledge about company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be good at english communication
And keep the job description in mind
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Aptitude + coding test conducted by AMCAT

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical question based on resume and DSA questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About nokia and 1 or 2 behavioral based question
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain handover procedure in LTE
  • Ans. 

    Handover procedure in LTE involves transferring an ongoing call or data session from one cell to another.

    • Handover decision is based on signal strength, interference levels, and quality of the target cell.

    • Types of handover include intra-frequency, inter-frequency, and inter-RAT handovers.

    • Handover process includes measurement reporting, handover decision, handover execution, and handover completion.

    • Example: If a user mov...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Implement Queue using linked list
  • Ans. 

    Implement Queue using linked list

    • Create a Node class with data and next pointer

    • Maintain pointers for front and rear of the queue

    • Implement enqueue() to add elements and dequeue() to remove elements

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavior questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Ciena Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Ciena Technical Lead interview for experienced candidates?
Ciena interview process for experienced candidates usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Ciena interview process for experienced candidates are Technical and HR.
How to prepare for Ciena Technical Lead interview for experienced candidates?
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 Docker, Networking, Python, AWS and C.
What are the top questions asked in Ciena Technical Lead interview for experienced candidates?

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