Job Description

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\xe2\x80\x99s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We\xe2\x80\x99re a technology company that leads with our humanity\xe2\x80\x94driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Why Ciena?

• We\xe2\x80\x99re a company rooted in people\xe2\x80\x94seeking to create a vibrant and inclusive environment, where everyone feels they can belong.
• Accelerate your career path by gaining hands-on experience and exposure to the latest technology. Our interns and graduates work on real projects in real time in world class labs. Be a part of tomorrow\xe2\x80\x99s future \xe2\x80\x93 today.

• Mentoring. Networking. Leadership Opportunities. We recognize that the learning doesn\xe2\x80\x99t stop when you leave school - we champion a team environment for development and provide the tools to achieve success.
• We are big proponents of life-work integration. Our people make a big difference at Ciena, but we want to shine light on their differences outside of working hours too. CienaCares supports non-profit causes important to employees by matching employee financial contributions and dedicating time for volunteering.

The Opportunity:

4 month work term: January - April 2024

Or, 8 month work term: January - August 2024

How You Will Contribute:

The 6500 Router is the flagship product of Ciena\xe2\x80\x99s Packet Optical Transport Portfolio. Optical networks continue to aggressively move towards Layer 0/1/2 converged infrastructures. As part of this more Data Networking and services are available on 6500 products.

Reporting to the senior manager, Routing/IP Software Engineering, you will join the 6500 team to deliver on optical and ethernet network solutions: Hybrid Layer 0/1/2/3 switching (OTN / Ethernet / MPLS / Routing / Segment Routing / Yang / L3VPN / and others).

• You will develop applications which extend the capabilities of the 6500 system/platform.

• Assist in the development of embedded, real-time software for telecommunications systems.

• Partake in coding and testing of the software (Python programming, embedded C programming)
• You will support in testing activities in the release where feature is delivered.
• Working closely with Senior Designers who will provide mentoring and coaching.
• Collaborating with other design and test support teams.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

• A sense of urgency \xe2\x80\x93 what\xe2\x80\x99s important to the customer is equally important to you. You make getting things done a priority.
• Integrity \xe2\x80\x93 you hold yourself to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conduct.
• A commitment to innovation \xe2\x80\x93 you continually seek to learn, understand new technologies and ever-changing market conditions, and endeavor to apply that knowledge to Ciena\xe2\x80\x99s advantage.
• You embrace change \xe2\x80\x93 thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.
• The flexibility to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a broader team.

The Must Haves:

• Working towards a post-secondary degree in engineering or computer science
• Python, C / C++ programming language experience

• Experience with design and development tools such as: Git, Eclipse, JIRA, Confluence, GDB

• Familiarity with datacom & telecom concepts such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols

• Linux, VxWorks OS
• Low-level Real-Time Software/Firmware Development
• Scripting experience, Go, BASH
• Automation and Test

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.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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