Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work setting 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.

This role strengthens how we understand talent markets and how we attract exceptional individuals who help our customers, partners, and communities thrive in the AI era. Join a global team that blends research, sourcing expertise, and data‑informed insights to elevate hiring outcomes across the organization.

6 months contract role (Of roll )

Conduct talent market research to deliver insights on skills, availability, compensation, and hiring trends

Create sourcing strategies and talent pipelines for APJI /EMEA‑based/North AMerica roles across the organization.

Partner with recruiters, HR business partners, and business leaders to translate workforce needs into actionable intelligence

Present data‑driven recommendations that inform and strengthen talent acquisition strategies.

Build and optimize data collection frameworks that improve quality, consistency, and efficiency

Develop targeted research, talent maps, and custom sourcing strategies for current and future roles

Lead persona‑based pipelines, competitor intelligence, and targeted outreach initiatives.

4-8 years of experience in sourcing, research, analysis, recruiting,



or a related talent acquisition function (+)

Proven experience in international /domestic sourcing or recruiting across multiple markets

Demonstrated exposure to sourcing for GTM (go‑to‑market)/Engineering/R&D; roles in APJ and EMEA.

Bachelor's degree in marketing, human resources, analytics, or a related field

Experience conducting structured research with multiple tools and methodologies

Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), candidate relationship management (CRM) tools, and data visualization platforms

Direct experience working in talent intelligence

Prior experience engaging passive talent

Familiarity with Boolean search or deep‑web research techniques

Experience building dashboards or recurring insight reports

Exposure to competitor intelligence or persona‑based research initiatives

Experience collaborating with recruitment marketing teams on targeted campaigns

Knowledge of market‑intelligence platforms or research tools.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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