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: May 2023 \xe2\x80\x93 August 2023

How You Will Contribute:

You will work on Automation Software for hardware development testing and create automation software to test a wide range of hardware specifications including the latest industry trends: 400G pluggable optics and Ciena\xe2\x80\x99s proprietary WL5e Line optics. The role involves working in a team to collect requirements and get an understanding of testing needs. Working onsite at the Ottawa campus will be occasionally needed. You will:

Add features to new automation framework using C#, Python and Java

Use test equipment and the automation software to test and verify changes.

Collect requirements from team members and specifications.

Write various Excel VBA macros to simplify functions and to possibly import/export data as a database routine.

What You Will Learn from this Experience:

You will walk away from this experience with exposure to Telecommunications standards, Ciena\xe2\x80\x99s equipment portfolio and a variety of hardware test equipment such as: 10G-400G traffic generators, 10G-400G Optical Eye measurement, Jitter/wander generation and tolerant, Transient Power supplies, Thermo chambers, OSNRs, Optical amps, etc.

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 endeavour 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:

• 1st \xe2\x80\x93 3rd year Computer Science or Engineering preferable
• Software programming experience Java, C#, Python, Microsoft .NET, and Microsoft visual studio
• Understanding of object oriented software development concepts

Assets:

• Optional programming knowledge: Java Script, node.js, Git and Arduino controllers, Excel VBA
• Self-starter, highly motivated with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiasm for software development and willingness to learn
• Experience using and interfacing to various test equipment using Ethernet and GPIB would be an asset

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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