Embedded Software Intern for Next-Gen Optical Networking

Ciena Corporation; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 37,195,000 - 51,660,000; Part time

Job summary

Ciena Corporation in Alpharetta, GA is offering an internship with the WaveLogic software team to develop embedded software for next‑generation optical networking technologies. You will gain hands‑on experience in embedded systems, Linux/RTOS, and networking features while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes debugging, design, validation, and documentation of advanced networking capabilities, with opportunities to learn CPU hardware concepts, tooling, and scripting in

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, C, C++ programming language experience
• Good knowledge of embedded systems, device drivers (e.g., GPIO, I2C drivers), Linux/RTOS operating systems, mutual exclusion, synchronization, interrupt handling, inter-process communication, memory management, etc.
• Positive work attitude, self‑motivation, and ability to seek answers independently while learning new concepts
• Strong verbal and technical writing skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding and expertise in next‑generation network solutions using optical transport and switching technologies such as OTN and Ethernet.
• Design, develop, validate, and document advanced networking features and capabilities for embedded software applications.
• Diagnose, debug, and resolve embedded software issues by identifying root causes and implementing timely fixes.
• Collaborate with multi‑functional teams to design, develop, and test next‑generation modem technologies.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded systems

Linux/RTOS

Memory management

Debugging

Inter-process communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Git

Eclipse

JIRA

Confluence

GDB

Yocto

Python

Go

Bash

Job description

Ciena Corporation in Alpharetta, GA is offering an internship with the WaveLogic software team to develop embedded software for next‑generation optical networking technologies. You will gain hands‑on experience in embedded systems, Linux/RTOS, and networking features while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes debugging, design, validation, and documentation of advanced networking capabilities, with opportunities to learn CPU hardware concepts, tooling, and scripting in