DevOps and Tools – Routing IP - Co-op Winter 2026

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Ottawa is seeking a DevOps and Tools Software Engineer to enhance their routing IP products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science and skills in shell scripting, C, and Python. Responsibilities include working on releases and improving DevOps performance. Ciena values a diverse workforce and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation pay

Qualifications

• Knowledge of shell scripting and programming languages.
• Experience with git and Linux development environment.
• Experience with embedded software development is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple releases, service merge and pull requests.
• Contribute to DevOps performance, security, and reliability.

Skills

Shell scripting

C programming

Python programming

Git

Linux development environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

Yocto

Coverity

Black Duck

Job description

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.

How You Will Contribute:

As DevOps and Tools Software Engineer – Routing IP, you will be part of a team responsible for SAOS 10.x product build and release, and development tools support. You will acquire and deepen expertise in building, configuring and releasing embedded software, embedded/secure software development tools.

• You will work on multiple releases, service merge and pull requests, and create pipelines to support new releases.
• You will steadily acquire expertise in various embedded software development and security tools.
• You will contribute to DevOps performance, security and reliability, reduction of overall product footprint and saving of infrastructure cost.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

• Curiosity – to understand all phases of the product development cycle, analyze, and troubleshoot to identify new business opportunities.
• The flexibility to work independently and thrive as part of a broader team.
• You are a problem-solver – you use your creativity, analytical mind and problem-solving skills to achieve key business objectives.
• You are a succinct communicator – possessing the ability to tailor your communications/messages based on the type and level of audience.
• You embrace change – thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.
• You are self-motivated – always seeking out and methodically tackling sophisticated technical issues.
• A dedication to ongoing learning – not only related specifically to your role, but also other business and market dynamics that may enable Ciena to achieve greater market share.

The Must Haves:

• Candidate for a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of shell scripting and programming languages such as C, Python. Experience with git. Hands on experience with Linux development environment.
• Experience with Jenkins, Yocto recipes, embedded software development is a definite asset.
• Experience with security tools and concepts such as Coverity, Black Duck, safe C, secure boot, etc. is an asset.
• Experience with development tools such as opengrok, LTTng, ValGrind, ASAN, gcov and is an asset.
• Project experience in computer software or computer networking.

Ciena offers competitive compensation, including a pay range of $25.00 - $34.00, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We value the diversity of our workforce and respect our employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.