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Ciena Engineering - Software & QA Department Reviews

Updated 11 Mar, 2025
Overall Rating
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4.4/5
based on 167 reviews

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Category Ratings

4.5

Company culture

4.4

Work-life balance

4.2

Salary

4.0

Job security

4.0

Work satisfaction

3.9

Skill development

3.7

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Hybrid

61% employees reported

Monday to Friday

Monday to Friday

97% employees reported

Flexible timing

Flexible timing

97% employees reported

No travel

No travel

90% employees reported

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4.4
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Is Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department 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 167 employee reviews, it's clear that most employees have a positive experience working at Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department. Company culture holds the highest rating at 4.5, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 3.7. Read reviews about company culture and career growth on AmbitionBox.
Does Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department pay their employees well?
According to AmbitionBox reviews, Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department employees rate their salary and benefits at 4.2 out of 5, based on 167 reviews. The rating reflects a high level of satisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, indicating that Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department is generally seen as a place that values and rewards its workforce fairly. You can know more about Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department, click here .
How is the work culture at Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department?
Work culture at Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 167 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's Engineering - Software & QA Department. To read reviews specifically about work culture at Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department, click here .
How is the job security at Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department?
Based on 167 reviews on AmbitionBox, Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department employees rate job security at 4.0 out of 5. This high rating reflects strong employee confidence in the stability and security of their roles at Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department, indicating that most employees feel secure in their positions and trust the company to provide a reliable work environment. To read reviews about job security at Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department, click here .
Is work from home available at Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department?
According to AmbitionBox, 36% of Ciena's Engineering - Software & QA Department employees work from home permanently, 3% work from the office, and 61% follow a hybrid model, based on 31 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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