Senior Release Engineer for Linux at Ciena

Ciena

Full-time IT & Technology
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Location
ottawa, on, Canada
Posted
June 27, 2026

Job Description

Join Ciena in Ottawa as a Senior Release Engineer focusing on Linux Distribution, ensuring the development of scalable network operating systems. Leverage your 10+ years of experience in Linux to innovate and optimize processes.
This full-time position centers around enhancing the SAOS 10.x operating system build infrastructure. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose and resolve complex CI/CD pipeline issues. Your responsibilities will greatly influence the quality and speed of software delivery, making a profound impact on our development practices.
Key Responsibilities:
• Own build infrastructure for SAOS 10.x
• Develop Bitbake recipes for software
• Resolve complex CI/CD build issues
• Optimize build performance using ccache infrastructure
• Implement open-source tools for security
Requirements:
• Over 10 years in Linux distribution development
• Proficient with Yocto Project and Bitbake
• Experience in C/C++, Go, Python, or Ru...