R&DAIPlatformEngineer/Administrator

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, enabling innovation across optical networks, routing and switching, and network control systems. This role contributes to the "AI for Engineering" vision by advancing secure, on-premises AI capabilities for product development. The position plays a critical role in establishing and scaling an internal AI platform that supports innovation across Global R&D. **How you will make an impact:** * Design and deploy on-premises AI infrastructure using Kubernetes and Docker to host open-source and open-weight models * Implement and manage model serving solutions including SGLang to optimize inference performance on shared infrastructure * Configure and maintain AI application stack components including LiteLLM, Open WebUI, Milvus, and Langfuse * Ensure adherence to enterprise security policies to protect intellectual property and maintain compliance with R&D governance standards * Collaborate with AI architects and product teams to identify requirements and deliver scalable platform capabilities * Deliver documentation and guidance to enable internal users to effectively utilize AI platform services **The must haves:** * Experience: 3+ years of experience developing and administering on-premises AI/ML platforms * Utilization of Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux environments (Oracle Linux exposure noted) * Application of LLM serving frameworks such as SGLang or vLLM, orchestration layers including LiteLLM, and vector databases such as Milvus * Implementation of observability solutions for AI workflows including Langfuse or Prometheus/Grafana * Applicat