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Ciena is a networking systems, services, and software company. We're driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation—enabling our customers to adapt within ever-changing environments to deliver richer, more connected experiences for their business and users. read more
CIENA CORPORATION Company Culture
CIENA CORPORATION Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.6/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Diversity
A+Executive Team
A+Gender
A+Leadership
A+CIENA CORPORATION CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Gary Smith
84 /100
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Diversity at CIENA CORPORATION
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at CIENA CORPORATION have rated Compensation, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at CIENA CORPORATION
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Women at CIENA CORPORATION have rated CEO Rating, Leadership, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
CIENA CORPORATION eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
32
CIENA CORPORATION employees are 32% more likely to recommend CIENA CORPORATION as a great place to work
| 56% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 24% | Detractors |
Working at CIENA CORPORATION
Working at CIENA CORPORATION is rated highly by 114 employees, across various culture dimensions. CIENA CORPORATION employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting CIENA CORPORATION’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at CIENA CORPORATION was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at CIENA CORPORATION
A+
Overall Company Culture at CIENA CORPORATION is rated A+
Last updated 13 days ago
Top
5%
CIENA CORPORATION ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
CIENA CORPORATION Employee Reviews
Out of 82 CIENA CORPORATION employee reviews, 87% were positive. The remaining 13% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CIENA CORPORATION improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 87% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 13% |
Positive Reviews From CIENA CORPORATION Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The vision package and dental ok
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?I feel like the office is my therapy and alcohol is my cure
- What did you like most about the interview process?Meeting so many people with the same values.
Constructive Feedback From CIENA CORPORATION Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Leading, gaining respect of team members.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Promote growth prospects for employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communicating equally with all shifts
CIENA CORPORATION Company Information
CIENA CORPORATION Company Overview
Ciena is a networking systems, services, and software company. We're driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation—enabling our customers to adapt within ever-changing environments to deliver richer, more connected experiences for their business and users.
CIENA CORPORATION Mission, Vision & Values
CIENA CORPORATION Mission Statement
Experiences measured by outcomes Our passion is to provide rewarding experiences that result in exceptional outcomes—for you, and for your end-users. As a network strategy and technology company, we apply technology in the context of your world—working to activate your agenda and make a meaningful difference.
CIENA CORPORATION Values
- Customer First
- Integrity
- Agility
- Innovation
- Teamwork
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at CIENA CORPORATION
Our deep humanity propels us to not only innovate differently, but also to do good in the world—driving meaningful social impact in our communities, fostering environmental stewardship, and nurturing an inclusive culture where everyone belongs.
We feel an innate responsibility to pursue technological innovation that can positively impact our environment for future generations and ensure responsible business practices.
We use 100% renewable energy in our offices. Our offices in the US, UK, and Australia are all powered directly by renewable energy, while our other offices benefit from Renewable Energy Credits to help get us toward our goal. We’re also reducing our overall energy use through facility upgrades like LED lighting and HVAC modernization.
We work with our suppliers to identify opportunities to reduce emissions throughout our value chain, including those from shipping and energy used in manufacturing our products. We also work closely with our suppliers to ensure that our product packaging uses at least 70% recycled content by weight.
We design our products to serve networks for the long term, prioritizing modularity and reducing power per bit while offering services to extend product life and increase recyclability. We do this by enhancing our products’ energy efficiency, minimizing material use and physical footprint, and reducing waste.
Learn more: https://www.ciena.com/about/sustainability/environment
We recognize and amplify each person's passion for giving back and making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live and work. Our Ciena Cares program was born from the grassroots efforts of our people who wanted to do good in the world. Today, it's ingrained in our culture through volunteering time off, cash rewards for volunteering, and matched giving. Through our Digital Inclusion program, we unlock opportunities for more than 100,000 students worldwide with digital access, tools, and learning.
| Headquarter | 7035 Ridge Road Hanover, MA 21076 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ciena.com |
| Founding Date | 1992 |
| Tel | 1-800-921-1141 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CIEN |
| Jobs | careers.ciena.com/ |
| Social Sites |
CIENA CORPORATION Competitors
CIENA CORPORATION competitors include Cisco, Juniper Networks, Nokia, and Comtech Telecommunications Corp.. CIENA CORPORATION ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CIENA CORPORATION compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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CIENA CORPORATION Employees
114 employees at CIENA CORPORATION have reviewed CIENA CORPORATION across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 13 days ago.
Overall, the 114 CIENA CORPORATION employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at CIENA CORPORATION are pleased with their total compensation at CIENA CORPORATION, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at CIENA CORPORATION are pleased with their team. 114 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at CIENA CORPORATION are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at CIENA CORPORATION believe the environment at CIENA CORPORATION is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CIENA CORPORATION is comfortably fast. About 56% of the employees at CIENA CORPORATION work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at CIENA CORPORATION are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining CIENA CORPORATION - Employee Onboarding
CIENA CORPORATION employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
CIENA CORPORATION KPIs and OKRs
At CIENA CORPORATION 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of CIENA CORPORATION's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 CIENA CORPORATION employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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CIENA CORPORATION CEO & Leadership
CIENA CORPORATION CEO - Gary Smith
84 /100
Gary’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Boston. CIENA CORPORATION’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, Female employees, and employees in the Engineering department. However, employees in the Sales department, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and employees with Over 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to CIENA CORPORATION’s competitors, Gary Smith ranks right above Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins. Under Smith’s leadership, CIENA CORPORATION employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where CIENA CORPORATION could stand to see real improvement.
CIENA CORPORATION Leadership
The CIENA CORPORATION Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Gary Smith, Senior VP General Counsel & Secretary David Rothenstein, and CTO, Senior VP & Member of Technology Advisory Council Stephen Alexander
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David Rothenstein Senior VP General Counsel & Secretary
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Stephen Alexander CTO, Senior VP & Member of Technology Advisory Council
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Patrick Nettles Executive Chairman
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James E. Moylan Jr. CFO & Senior VP of Finance
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Matt Vesperman Managing Director of Australia & New Zealand
Mr. Matt Vesperman has been Managing Director of Australia and New Zealand at Ciena Corporation since April 2016. Mr.... read more
Rick L. Hamilton Senior Vice President of Global Software & Services
Mr. Rick L. Hamilton has been Senior Vice President of Global Software & Services at Ciena Corporation since February... read more
Rick Dodd Jr. Chief of Open Architecture
Mr. Rick Dodd Jr., is a Partner of K&L Gates and has been Chief of Open Architecture at Ciena Corporation. Mr. Dodd... read more
Lorraine Twigg Head of Partners of EMEA
Ms. Lorraine Twigg has been Head of Partners of EMEA at Ciena Corporation since October 04, 2016.
CIENA CORPORATION Salaries
How much does CIENA CORPORATION pay?
How much do people at CIENA CORPORATION get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CIENA CORPORATION is $100,276, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $107,576, or $51 per hour.
At CIENA CORPORATION, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $308,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,420 annually. Average CIENA CORPORATION salaries by department include: Customer Support at $46,693, Communications at $100,800, Legal at $113,414, and Operations at $139,586. Half of CIENA CORPORATION salaries are above $107,576.
47 employees at CIENA CORPORATION rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 144 ratings) while 46 employees at CIENA CORPORATION rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 48 ratings).
Salaries contributed from CIENA CORPORATION employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, Event Planner, and PR Manager. Comparably data has a total of 8 salary records from CIENA CORPORATION employees.
Last updated 14 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $106k | $106k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $172k | $172k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $240k | $240k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $279k | $279k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $308k | $308k | 100th Percentile |
$100,276*
Average Compensation
$107,576*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
CIENA CORPORATION Salaries by City
CIENA CORPORATION Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at CIENA CORPORATION
Diverse employees at CIENA CORPORATION score the company 84/100 across various culture categories, placing CIENA CORPORATION in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CIENA CORPORATION across various culture dimensions.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace sparks greater innovation and cultural enrichment. We have multiple programs in place to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that promote a sense of belonging and empowerment among our people.
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CIENA CORPORATION Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
CIENA CORPORATION PTO
CIENA CORPORATION's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. CIENA CORPORATION's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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CIENA CORPORATION Careers
CIENA CORPORATION Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, CIENA CORPORATION applied for 61 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 85% were approved, 10% certified-withdrawn, 3% withdrawn, and 2% denied.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at CIENA CORPORATION unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 6 were withdrawn by CIENA CORPORATION after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
61
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 85% Granted (52 out of 61)
- 2% Denied (1 out of 61)
- 3% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 61)
- 10% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (6 out of 61)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in CIENA CORPORATION on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 14% | |
Design | 7% | |
Admin | 7% | |
Sales | 7% | |
Other | 21% |
Candidates By Location
Phoenix | 14% | |
|---|---|---|
Street | 7% | |
Sterling | 7% | |
Boulder | 7% | |
San Francisco | 7% | |
Other | 57% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding CIENA CORPORATION
What is CIENA CORPORATION address?
CIENA CORPORATION location is at 7035 Ridge Road
Who is the CEO of CIENA CORPORATION?
CIENA CORPORATION CEO is Gary Smith, their score by employees is 84
What is CIENA CORPORATION eNPS?
The eNPS for CIENA CORPORATION is 32
What is CIENA CORPORATION revenue?
CIENA CORPORATION revenue is $3B
What is the salary for QA in CIENA CORPORATION?
QA average salary in the US is 102k
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