Lead Release Engineer for Linux Systems

Ciena Corporation

ottawa, on, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 13, 2026

Job Description

Join Ciena as a Lead Release Engineer focused on Linux system deployments. This position involves enhancing build reliability and driving engineering quality for next-gen network OS solutions.
As part of Ciena’s commitment to innovation, you will play a key role in advancing the SAOS10.x operating system. This includes developing comprehensive Bitbake recipes and diagnosing intricate CI/CD integration challenges. Your role will also include optimizing the performance of distributed builds and ensuring security in the software supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
• Own build infrastructure of SAOS10.x operating system
• Create and maintain Bitbake recipes for software stacks
• Provide technical guidance on Yocto and Bitbake
• Diagnose complex CI/CD integration issues
• Design secure and reproducible build systems
Requirements:
• 10+ years in Linux distribution development
• Experience with custom Linux builds
• Proficient in Go, Rust, C/C++, Python, or Ba...