Photonics Software Engineer Intern (12 Months, Fall 2026)
About The Position
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. As an embedded software developer in a dynamic team environment, you will help enhance the quality of best-in-class optical networking products. The team develops leading-edge photonics software for the RLS platform, pushing boundaries in optical innovation. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test cases which play a key role in ensuring the quality of optical networks using the RLS platform. You will be responsible for software performance improvements through test driven development, automated unit testing, and comprehensive integration testing. You will participate in the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, designers, produce verification and release management teams. You will participate in group design discussions to discuss solutions to problems, or ideas for feature enhancements. You will work in an agile development environment, producing high quality deliverables in rapid development cycles. Note that this position is based in Ottawa.
Requirements
- Demonstrable interest in computer engineering, software engineering, or computer science
- Foundational knowledge of Python and/or C/C++ programming
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, team player, problem solver and ability to multi-task
Nice To Haves
- Experience and interest in automated test case development
- Design and development tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
- Unit test frameworks such as Google Test
- Experience with CoPilot
Responsibilities
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test cases which play a key role in ensuring the quality of optical networks using the RLS platform
- Software performance improvements through test driven development, automated unit testing, and comprehensive integration testing
- Participating in the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, designers, produce verification and release management teams
- Participating in group design discussions to discuss solutions to problems, or ideas for feature enhancements
- Working in an agile development environment, producing high quality deliverables in rapid development cycles
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- company-paid holidays
- paid sick leave
- vacation pay
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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