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.
How You Will Contribute:
The summer co-op/intern will report to a manager within the Solution Engineering and Introduction (SEI) team. SEI is responsible for several functions
- New Product Introduction (NPI) for multiple next-generation product lines, including 6500 Packet-Optical, Waveserver (WSAi / WS5), and Reconfigurable Line System (RLS), Edge Line System (ELS) and ONID platforms
- Customer demo, lab trial and field trial activities of the above mentioned products
- Services (SVS) specific initiatives covering proof-of-concept (PoC) testing and automation of tests for very specific applications applicable to the above product lines.
The intern/co-op will contribute to the SEI role in the following ways:
- Use of software development skills to increase the level of automation in specific deliverables that are part of the NPI cycle.
- Helping to standardize SEI confluence and sharepoint SEI lab infrastructure websites spread across the globe, so as to gain more efficiency in their use.
- Applying software development skills to link detailed lab diagram updates to facilitate commissioning script generation for different product shelf types, and/or the creation of or improvements of existing lab booking tools.
Must Haves:
- Working towards completion of Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Engineering Physics, Bachelor of Software Engineering or related discipline.
- Foundational knowledge of basic telecom concepts such as transmission systems and DWDM networking.
- Demonstrated proficiency with different programs languages (for example, python, C/C++, visual basic, and html5)
- Excellent communications skills (verbal/written)
Assets:
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Visio is a plus.
Exposure to Northbound Interface (NBI) protocols such as CLI, REST, and NETCONF is a plus.
The annual pay range for this position is $18.75-33.00
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 an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Ciena Ottawa, Ontario, CAN Office
385 Terry Fox Dr, , Ottawa, ON , Canada, K2K 0L1
