Waveserver Platform Software Developer

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ottawa is seeking a Waveserver Software Developer Co-op to push the boundaries in optical network solutions. The ideal candidate will craft, develop, and improve software while managing project timelines. Students pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field are encouraged to apply. Competitive pay is offered, along with benefits such as company-paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation pay

Qualifications

• Proven track record in software development.
• Familiarity with CI frameworks such as Jenkins, Grafana, Kubernetes.
• Experience with multi-processor, highly concurrent systems.

Responsibilities

• Craft, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
• Manage individual project priorities, assignments, and timelines.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle across teams.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Linux-based developer tools

Git

JIRA

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

GNU

GCC

GDB

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Grafana

Yocto

Job description

Overview

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

Requirements for telecommunications networks are constantly evolving, and our products also need to advance and scale to meet the needs of our customers while also delivering uniform and consistent user experiences.

As a Waveserver Software Developer Co-op in a dynamic team environment, you will push the boundaries of what is possible in optical network solutions. You will contribute to projects that play critical roles in our network solutions and help build upon our innovative technology. You will also challenge yourself and others by bringing fresh ideas to new challenges and leading by example.

• You will play a key role in crafting, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and improving software.
• You will be accountable for managing individual project priorities, assignments, and timelines.
• You will participate in the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with multi-functional teams of developers, UX designers, quality assurance teams & release managers.

The Must Haves

• Working towards a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field coupled with a proven track record in software development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop with one or more of the following programming languages - C, C++ or Python.
• Experience working with Linux-based developer tools and debugging environment such as GNU, GCC, GDB, Insight.
• Knowledge of development tools such as Git, JIRA, Yocto, Docker, Bitbucket.
• Familiarity with CI frameworks such as Jenkins, Grafana, Kubernetes.

Assets

• A passion for or experience developing software embedded solutions engineered for performance and reliability on multi-processor, highly concurrent systems.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00/hour

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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