Software Engineering, Optical Transport and IP Networking Intern

Résumé du poste

The intern will conduct lab engineering activities for optical transport and IP networking solutions, including software development, automation, and testing. They will also document network scenarios, analyze issues, and contribute to technical training materials for internal and external stakeholders.

Détails du poste

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters. The Opportunity: Work term of 8 months starting in January 2027. Ciena is seeking a university intern to gain practical experience across software engineering, optical transport telecommunications, and Layer 3/IP networking. This role provides exposure to lab-based engineering, automation, technical validation, and knowledge transfer activities supporting Ciena networking solutions. The opportunity is suited for students interested in applying academic learning within a telecommunications engineering environment. How you will make an impact: Conduct lab engineering activities for optical transport, routing, switching, and software-based networking solutions. Perform software development, scripting, automation, testing, and troubleshooting in a lab environment. Configure, validate, and document network scenarios involving Layer 3/IP networking concepts. Execute test plans, collect results, analyze issues, and document findings. Contribute to technical documentation, training materials, demonstrations, and knowledge-transfer content. Learn and document how new product features and solution capabilities are introduced to Services teams, partners, and customers. Collaborate with global technical teams across software, optical networking, and IP networking initiatives. The must haves: Education: Actively enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field, Foundational software engineering skills, including experience with at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Bash, or similar. Basic understanding of software development practices such as version control, debugging, testing, and documentation. Foundational understanding of Layer 3/IP networking concepts, including IP addressing, routing, switching, TCP/IP, and common network protocols. Interest in optical transport telecommunications, such as DWDM, OTN, coherent optics, photonic systems, or carrier networking technologies. Comfortable working in a lab environment with hardware, software, network elements, test tools, and engineering documentation. Ability to follow technical procedures, execute test plans, capture results, and document observations accurately. Nice to haves: Experience with Python scripting, automation, REST APIs, Linux, Git, or similar development tools. Exposure to telecommunications or networking courses, labs, projects, or co-op experience. Familiarity with routing protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, or MPLS concepts. Exposure to optical networking concepts such as fiber optics, wavelength division multiplexing, OTN, or coherent transmission. Experience creating technical documentation, lab notes, topology diagrams, or presentations. Interest in network automation, software-defined networking, cloud-based tools, or test automation. Pay Range: The hourly pay range for this position is $25.50 - $35.00 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. 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. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

Ce que vous ferez

The intern will conduct lab engineering activities for optical transport and IP networking solutions, including software development, automation, and testing. They will also document network scenarios, analyze issues, and contribute to technical training materials for internal and external stakeholders.

Exigences

Candidates must be actively enrolled in a degree program related to Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Telecommunications. A foundational understanding of software development practices and Layer 3/IP networking concepts is required.

Avantages

• Employee Assistance Program • Company-paid holidays • Paid sick leave • Vacation pay

Compétences indiquées

• Documentation · Souhaitée
• Troubleshooting · Souhaitée
• JavaScript · Souhaitée
• Java · Souhaitée
• C++ · Souhaitée
• Python · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Python
• C
• C++
• Java
• JavaScript
• Bash
• Software engineering
• Layer 3/IP networking
• Optical transport
• Automation
• Technical validation
• Troubleshooting
• Version control
• Debugging
• Testing
• Documentation
• Engineering Documentation
• Test Tools
• Technical Procedure Compliance
• Technical Validation
• Git (Version Control System)
• Network Automation
• Knowledge Transfer
• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Java (Programming Language)
• JavaScript (Programming Language)
• Fiber Optics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Software Development
• Electrical Engineering
• Optics
• Test Automation
• Bash (Scripting Language)
• Telecommunications
• Border Gateway Protocol
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Version Control
• TeleCommunications Engineering
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Wavelength-Division Multiplexing
• Linux
• Programming Tools
• Optical Transport Networks
• Extensible Authentication Protocol
• Innovation
• IP Addressing
• Multiprotocol Label Switching
• Python (Programming Language)
• Network Layer

Domaines d’emploi

• Technology
• Software
• Engineering
• Software Engineering Intern
• Network Engineer / Architect
• Computer Network Professionals
• Computer Network Architects