Ciena

Brand

4.2

Company overview

Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) is the global leader in high-speed connectivity. We build adaptive networks to support exponential growth in bandwidth demand—empowering our customers, partners, and communities to thrive in the AI era. With unparalleled expertise and innovation, our networking systems, interconnects, automation software, and services revolutionize data transmission and network management.

Founded in 1992

Hanover, Maryland, USA

10K employees

87% recommend to a friend

76% positive business outlook

Salaries

Typical salary range

$73 – $84

HOUR

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People

Marketing leadership

Mark Bieberich

Vice President, Portfolio Marketing

At the company for 18 years 8 months

Trudy Wagner

VP of HR, Global Sales & Marketing Organization

At the company for 16 years 6 months

Ray Patalano

Vice President of Field and Partner Marketing

At the company for 19 years 7 months

Marshall Cearfoss

Marshall Cearfoss

Head of Email Marketing

At the company for 5 years 3 months

Hiring contacts

Martyn J.

Senior Director - Global Talent Acquisition & EMEA GCE HRBP

At the company for 12 years 2 months

Rebecca Zeleney, CTMP

Rebecca Zeleney, CTMP

Director, Talent Acquisition, Americas

At the company for 8 months

Hiring activity

Open marketing jobs over time

4 open now

Headcount trend

Company growth over the last 12 months

Headcount +3.4% year over year

Funding

Last raise

Series C, 30 years ago

Funding history

Dec 1995

Series C Ciena

Dec 1994

Series B Ciena

Feb 1994

Series A Ciena

Audience

Monthly website visitors

337.2K

Month over month-15.9%

Quarter over quarter-19.1%

Top sourceDirect (49.8%)

Ad budget per month$4.6K

Average search rank53.5

Traffic source mix

Direct

49.8%

Search

38.9%

Referral

8%

Social

1.7%

Paid referral

1.3%

LinkedIn followers

Follower count and growth

Total followers

288K

12-mo growth

—

Monthly growth

+1.5%

News

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) Surged Due to AI Boom

Nov 24, 2025 • Yahoo Finance

Ciena (CIEN): Examining Valuation Following Strong Revenue and Net Income Growth

Nov 24, 2025 • simplywall.st

Ciena Announces Reporting Date and Web Broadcast for Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Year End 2025 Results

Nov 13, 2025 • Business Wire

Links

Glassdoor

Open positions

Social media & digital content, Sr Associate

Ciena

Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

$65K/yr - $100K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level2+ years exp.

Paid Media, Sr Associate - Location: US MD - Maple Lawn

Ciena

Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

$65K/yr - $100K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level3+ years exp.

Paid Media Lead

Ciena

Baltimore, MD (Remote)

$85K/yr - $135K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level8+ years exp.

Paid Media Lead

Ciena

Ottawa, ON (On-site)

$85K/yr - $135K/yrIn-houseFull-time

4 open marketing positions

Social media & digital content, Sr Associate

Ciena

Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

$65K/yr - $100K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level2+ years exp.

Paid Media, Sr Associate - Location: US MD - Maple Lawn

Ciena

Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

$65K/yr - $100K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level3+ years exp.

Paid Media Lead

Ciena

Baltimore, MD (Remote)

$85K/yr - $135K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level8+ years exp.

Paid Media Lead

Ciena

Ottawa, ON (On-site)

$85K/yr - $135K/yrIn-houseFull-time