Photonics Software Engineer – Co-op

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

Job summary

Ciena, a global leader in connectivity, seeks a Software Development Intern in Ottawa. As part of the RLS team, you will develop embedded software, participate in scrum meetings, and engage in unit testing within a collaborative team setting. This role emphasizes analytical skills and technical competence in C, C++, and Python, providing growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation pay as required by law

Qualifications

• Enrolled in bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and programming skills (C, C++, Python).
• Familiarity with Linux development environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software on a next-generation optical network platform.
• Engage in all stages of software development and participate in scrum meetings.
• Troubleshoot software issues and support customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Programming (C, C++, Python)

Communication skills

Technical documentation

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

Linux development environment

Automated test frameworks (Jenkins)

Design and development tools (Bitbucket, Eclipse, JIRA, GDB, Confluence)

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:

Reporting to the Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) software development team, you will be working with a team of ~17 software engineers to deliver Bug fixes and features for the RLS releases.

· Develop embedded software on a next generation optical network platform.

· Participate in all stages of software development and weekly scrum meetings.

· Trouble shoot software issues, provide customer and verification support.

· Design and develop unit tests and test-automation suites.

· Identifying software performance improvements through test driven development, automated unit testing, and comprehensive integration testing

· Engage with Product Owners and System Architects to evolve software applications adopting new features and technologies without compromising performance.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

· A sense of urgency – what’s important to the customer is equally important to you. You make getting things done a priority.

· Integrity – you hold yourself to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conduct.

· A commitment to innovation – you continually seek to learn, understand new technologies and ever-changing market conditions, and endeavor to apply that knowledge to Ciena’s advantage.

· You embrace change – thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.

· The flexibility to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a broader team.

The Must Haves:

· Enrolled in bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent degree

· Excellent analytical, problem solving and programming skills (C, C++, Python)

· Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

· Excellent organization skills to manage time, resources, and priorities.

· Familiarity with Linux development environment

· Comfortable in a team environment while still taking accountability and working independently as needed.

Assets:

· Good understanding of micro-service architecture and real-time systems.

· Experience with building APIs and services using CLI, REST, YANG, etc.

· Experience with automated test frameworks such as Jenkins

· Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.

· Experience with design and development tools such as Bitbucket, Eclipse, JIRA, GDB, Confluence

Pay Range: The hourly pay range for the position is $24.50 - $33.00

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.

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