About the Role
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. The company shapes the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
The Opportunity: Work term of 4 months starting in January 2027. Join Ciena as a Software Engineer (Security) Intern and contribute to software that supports industry-leading optical and routing platforms. This opportunity provides exposure to the full software development lifecycle while working alongside experienced engineering teams. Contributions will help improve product functionality, performance, reliability, and security.
How you will make an impact:
•Design, develop, and test new features in C and C++ for embedded systems.
•Investigate, debug, and resolve software defects to improve product stability, performance, and reliability.
•Engage in the full software development lifecycle from concept and design through testing, documentation, and delivery.
•Develop scripts, test utilities, and automation tools to improve development efficiency.
•Collaborate with software developers, system architects, and verification engineers on software releases.
The must haves:
•Education: Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
•Solid programming skills in C/C++ and a foundational understanding of Python.
•Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
•Interest in software development and solving technical problems.
Nice to haves:
•Exposure to Linux kernel.
•Understanding of CPU hardware architectures and low-level software or firmware development.
•Knowledge of Agile or Waterfall software development methodologies.
•Exposure to automated unit testing frameworks and writing clean, testable code.
•Familiarity with DWDM, OTN, Ethernet, TCP/IP, or MPLS.
•Familiarity with SSL, TLS, SSH, Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, hashing, and encryption algorithms.
Pay Range:
The hourly pay range for this role is $27 - $37.50.
Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting diverse products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range information provided pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.
