ON DevOps Intern- Fall 2026

Ciena Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Ciena Corporation in Ottawa, Ontario, invites a motivated student to join the Optical Networks DevOps team for a four-month term starting September 2026. You will contribute to CI, development tools, and workflow improvements that support product releases, within a collaborative Agile environment.

Work closely with DevOps, software and infrastructure teams, applying automation and data-driven approaches to boost quality, stability, and speed. In-office, travel to Ottawa Campus is expected.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or foreign equivalent
• Travel to Ottawa Campus (In Office)

Responsibilities

• Support evolution of CI, development tools, and workflow solutions for Optical Networks releases
• Collaborate with DevOps, software development, and infrastructure teams
• Contribute to automation and data-driven practices to improve quality and speed

Skills

DevOps

CI/CD

Automation

Python

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Tools

Python

Jenkins

Google Repo

Gerrit

Angular

HTML/CSS/JS

Node.js

REST

SQL/NoSQL

Docker

Git

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.

The Opportunity:

Work term of 4 month starting September 2026 Join the Optical Networks DevOps team and contribute to the evolution of continuous integration, development tools, and workflow solutions that support Optical Networks product releases. This role provides the opportunity to work in an Agile environment focused on automation, data-driven practices, and the delivery of solutions that improve quality, stability, and speed across a large software development organization. Collaboration occurs with DevOps, software development, and infrastructure teams.

How you will make an impact:

Improve and evolve DevOps continuous integration, tools, and workflow solutions for Optical Networks product releases. Collaborate with a small Agile team to manage, implement, and deploy enhancements to DevOps solutions. Leverage development and automation tools to improve designer workflows. Integrate code changes that contribute to product quality and stability improvements. Apply automation practices to deliver robust solutions. Utilize data-driven approaches to enhance service delivery speed. Collaborate with tools and infrastructure teams to support DevOps initiatives.

The must haves:

• Education: Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or foreign equivalent, Travel to Ottawa Campus (In Office)

Nice to haves:

• Experience in a software development role, preferably in the area of Tools development and Continuous Integration environments
• Excellent inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the Git development environment / workflow
• Experience with Python, Jenkins, Google Repo and Gerrit are an asset
• Experience with Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, REST, SQL & NoSQL DB’s, Docker
• Experience with Automation and Test are an asset

Pay Range:

Pay hourly pay for this position is $25.00 - $35.00

Benefits:

• In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• company-paid holidays
• paid sick leave
• vacation pay as required by applicable laws

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.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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