UI/UX Tools Design and Development Co-op (Fall 2025)

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

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a Co-op student for UI/UX Tools Design and Development. This role involves developing applications for the next-generation WaveRouter system, focusing on embedded software and UI/UX development. You will work closely with experienced designers, contributing to exciting projects that unify IP and Optical networks. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values personal growth and a supportive work environment, where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation pay

Qualifications

• Experience with low-level Real-Time Software/Firmware Development.
• Familiarity with datacom & telecom concepts like Ethernet and MPLS.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications to extend WaveRouter capabilities.
• Collaborate with design teams on UI/UX development.

Skills

C Programming

C++ Programming

Python Scripting

Go Scripting

BASH Scripting

Embedded C Programming

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Pursuing Computer Science degree

Pursuing Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Git

Eclipse

JIRA

Confluence

GDB

Yocto

Job description

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UI/UX Tools Design and Development Co-op (Fall 2025)

Postuler locations Ottawa time type Full time posted on Publié il y a 2 jour(s) job requisition id R027903

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

WaveRouter is Ciena's next generation purpose-built coherent metro router designed to unify IP and Optical in the metro—with ultimate flexibility, future-proof extensibility, and improved network sustainability. Opportunities exist to work in the areas of system software, UI/UX development and tools development.

Join the WaveRouter team delivering these Optical Ethernet Network solutions:

• Next Generation optical transport solutions
• Layer 2/3 switching and routing (Ethernet/MPLS)

How You Will Contribute:

• Develop applications which extend the capabilities of the WaveRouter system/platform

• Development of embedded, real-time software for telecommunications systems

• Coding and testing of software, UI/UX development, Tools development

• Support of testing activities in the release where feature is delivered

GENERAL ACTIVITIES

• The activities for this position will involve working as part of a design team developing on-switch applications and OAM software features to support Optical/Ethernet based initiatives. UI/UX development and tools creation.

• Working closely with Senior Designers who will provide mentoring and coaching

• Collaborating with other design and test support teams

• Problem Solving and analysis

• Contributing to your team

• Innovation

• Communication

• Scripting

• Embedded C programming

The Must Haves:

• Pursuing Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree

The Assets:

• C, C++ programming language experience

• Scripting experience, Python, Go, BASH

• Familiarity with datacom & telecom concepts such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, MPLS, DWDM

• Low-level Real-Time Software/Firmware Development

• Linux

• Linux as a software development environment

• Exposure to CLI, SNMP, NETCONF, REST, gRPC.

• Design and development tools such as: Git, Eclipse, JIRA, Confluence, GDB, Yocto

• YANG modeling language and toolchains

• Automation and Test

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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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 anEqual 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.

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