ON DevOps Intern- Fall 2026

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation pay

Job summary

Ciena, a global leader in high-speed connectivity, is offering a 4-month term starting September 2026 in Ottawa. Join the Optical Networks DevOps team to work on CI/CD, automation, and workflow solutions within an Agile environment.

You will collaborate with DevOps, software development, and infrastructure teams, contributing to tooling and automation to enhance quality and efficiency of product releases. This role requires enrollment in a relevant bachelor’s program and willingness to travel to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Improve and evolve DevOps CI, 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.

Skills

DevOps

CI/CD

Python

Git

Jenkins

Google Repo

Gerrit

Docker

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or foreign equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Google Repo

Gerrit

Node.js

REST

SQL/NoSQL

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

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and 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.