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 \xe2\x80\x93 August 2023

How You Will Contribute:

The Wavelogic family of products are widely used in Ciena\'s optical fiber transmission solutions and are one of the main contributors to Ciena\'s success in the telecommunications industry.

You will be joining a vibrant team with a proven track-record of success over 30-years of evolution and revolution in the advancement of high-speed circuits used in broadband fiber-optic modems. This team pioneered the introduction of the world\xe2\x80\x99s first high-speed DAC and ADC analog macros that ushered in the era of coherent fiber-optic product solutions.

To further strengthen our team, we are looking for a hardworking Junior Analog Software Engineer who will participate in the development of software to improve our design methodology by creating custom tools working with existing design software. Your role as a junior software designer will be to deliver software solution that benefit our design team.

• You will be responsible for creating software that improves on our design flow by making it more efficient.
• You will interact with the design team members who may assist with aspects of the overall implementation.
• Reporting on status updates on a regular basis, participation in team meetings and sharing of experience with the rest of the group

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 completion of Bachelors, Masters or PhD in electrical engineering, computer science or other applicable scientific study
• Ability to methodically address technical problems.
• Excellent organization, written and oral (English) interpersonal skills

Assets:

• Experience with design tools used for analog design.

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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