Friends & Family : WaveLogic Software Intern
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. How You Will Contribute: As a Wavelogic software intern, you will push the boundaries of what is possible in optical network solutions. You will work alongside experienced professionals to ensure the reliability and performance of projects that play critical roles in our network solutions and help build upon our innovative technology. You will also challenge yourself and others by bringing enthusiasm and fresh ideas to new challenges and leading by example. Develop understanding and expertise in next-gen network solutions using optical transport and switching technologies like OTN, Ethernet etc. Develop embedded software skills to design, develop, validate and document advanced networking features and capabilities which are deployed in service provider networks. Trouble shoot and fix reported issues with embedded software, identify root cause, diagnose, debug and deliver robust timely fixes. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to design, develop and test the next-gen modem technologies.
Requirements
- Working towards completion of 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 System knowledge, mutual exclusion, synchronization, interrupt handling, inter-process communication, memory management etc.
- Positive work attitude, highly motivated and an ability to seek out answers with a willingness to learn and work independently
- Strong verbal and technical writing skills
- Collaborates well in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with datacom & telecom concepts such as DWDM, OTN, Ethernet, TCP/IP
- Low-level Real-Time Software/Firmware Development including HW bring up, interfacing with 3rd party devices.
- Ability to understand CPU Hardware architectures, Hardware Functional Specifications and Hardware Timing Diagrams
- Linux as a software development environment
- Design and development tools such as: Git, Eclipse, JIRA, Confluence, GDB, Yocto
- YANG modeling language and toolchains
- Scripting experience, Python, Go, BASH
- Automation and Test
Responsibilities
- Develop understanding and expertise in next-gen network solutions using optical transport and switching technologies like OTN, Ethernet etc.
- Develop embedded software skills to design, develop, validate and document advanced networking features and capabilities which are deployed in service provider networks.
- Trouble shoot and fix reported issues with embedded software, identify root cause, diagnose, debug and deliver robust timely fixes.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to design, develop and test the next-gen modem technologies.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- company-paid holidays
- paid sick leave
- vacation pay as required by applicable laws
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