Software Engineering Co‑op September 2026 (8-12 months)
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. Ciena is advancing intelligent networking solutions, and this co-op role contributes to improving internal simulation tools that enable engineers to design and operate complex systems more effectively. This opportunity offers hands-on experience solving real engineering challenges while enhancing usability and productivity across development teams. The role supports innovation in network simulation through practical software development and user-focused design.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related undergraduate program
- Demonstrated software development through coursework, personal projects, internships, research, or extracurricular activities
- Application of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or C++
- Application of object-oriented design principles and version control systems such as Git
- Analytical problem-solving applied to software engineering tasks
- Written and verbal communication in a technical environment
- Collaboration and independent work within team-based engineering settings
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to web application development
- Exposure to frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
- Experience working with APIs and structured data formats such as JSON
- Experience building software beyond course assignments such as personal projects, hackathons, student design teams, open-source contributions, or internships
- Familiarity with Linux-based development environments
- Experience designing or implementing user-facing applications
- Experience with data visualization, diagramming, or interactive interfaces
Responsibilities
- Develop internal tools and applications used by engineering teams
- Design and build user-facing interfaces that simplify complex workflows
- Create services and APIs that enable engineering tools and automation
- Model and manage structured data used by simulation and testing systems
- Translate user needs into practical software solutions
- Build prototypes and iterate based on feedback
- Contribute to software design, implementation, testing, and documentation
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- company-paid holidays
- paid sick leave
- vacation pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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