Embedded Software Intern - Real-Time AI-Driven Networking

Ciena Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation pay as required by law

Job summary

Ciena Corporation in Ottawa is offering a Winter 2027 co-op/intern opportunity within an embedded software team. You will contribute to real-world engineering challenges, develop and test software powering networking products, and learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative Agile environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience with real-time embedded systems, mentoring from professionals, and exposure to modern development workflows and tools.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Foundational coding concepts and programming structures.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn AI tools and technologies.
• Exposure to C/C++, Python or scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to coding assignments for embedded platform/software.
• Create and execute tests for new capabilities.
• Collaborate in Agile teams and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues in real-time embedded systems.

Skills

Coding concepts

Teamwork

Curiosity

AI tools

Independent work

Education

Engineering or CS degree (enrolled)

Tools

C

C++

Python

Bash

Java

Git

Bitbucket

Gerrit

Jira

Job description

Ciena Corporation in Ottawa is offering a Winter 2027 co-op/intern opportunity within an embedded software team. You will contribute to real-world engineering challenges, develop and test software powering networking products, and learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative Agile environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience with real-time embedded systems, mentoring from professionals, and exposure to modern development workflows and tools.