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4.4/5
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Category Ratings

4.4

Company culture

4.4

Work-life balance

4.2

Salary

4.0

Skill development

4.0

Work satisfaction

3.9

Job security

3.7

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Workplace insights

Hybrid

Hybrid

58% employees reported

Monday to Friday

Monday to Friday

93% employees reported

Flexible timing

Flexible timing

91% employees reported

No travel

No travel

83% employees reported

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4.5
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Rated by Women

79 reviews

4.3
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Rated by Men

320 reviews

Ciena is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 419 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the ... Read more
Ciena is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 419 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.

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Is Ciena a good place to work for?
The experience of working at any company can vary based on factors like team, manager, role, company policy etc. However, with an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 from over 419 employee reviews, it's clear that most employees have a positive experience working at Ciena. Company culture holds the highest rating at 4.4, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 3.7. Read reviews about company culture and career growth on AmbitionBox.
How does Ciena’s employee rating compare to the industry average?
Ciena’s employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 exceeds the industry average of 3.8 out of 5 for companies within the Telecom sector. This rating reflects that Ciena generally provides a better employee experience compared to many of its industry peers, indicating stronger overall satisfaction among its workforce.
Does Ciena pay their employees well?
According to AmbitionBox reviews, Ciena employees rate their salary and benefits at 4.2 out of 5, based on 419 reviews. The rating reflects a high level of satisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, indicating that Ciena is generally seen as a place that values and rewards its workforce fairly. You can know more about Ciena salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at Ciena, click here .
How is the work culture at Ciena?
Work culture at Ciena is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 419 employees on AmbitionBox, indicating a generally positive environment. Work culture encompasses aspects like collaboration, support, and overall employee satisfaction. The strong rating reflects a supportive and engaging atmosphere at Ciena. To read reviews specifically about work culture at Ciena, click here .
How is the job security at Ciena?
Based on 419 reviews on AmbitionBox, Ciena employees rate job security at 3.9 out of 5. This lower rating indicates that a significant number of employees may have concerns about their job stability and the reliability of their roles at Ciena. To read reviews about job security at Ciena, click here .
Is work from home available at Ciena?
According to AmbitionBox, 34% of Ciena employees work from home permanently, 8% work from the office, and 58% follow a hybrid model, based on 53 reviews in the last 6 months. This reflects a flexible approach to work arrangements. To read reviews specifically about work-life balance, click here.

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Ciena Salaries in India
Software Engineer
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₹8.8 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr

Software Engineer2
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₹12.6 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr

Senior Software Engineer
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₹12 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr

Module Lead
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₹13 L/yr - ₹38.5 L/yr

Embedded Software Engineer
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₹10.4 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

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Employee Benefits at Ciena
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40 total responses
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