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Ciena

Software Developer Intern - Fall 2026

Ottawa, ON

CA$25 - CA$35/hr

This co-op/intern opportunity provides hands-on experience contributing to real-world engineering challenges within an embedded software team. The role offers exposure to the development and testing ...

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Ciena

WaveLogic Software - Intern

Ottawa, ON

CA$25 - CA$35/hr

As a WaveLogic Software Intern, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of optical networking solutions within a collaborative engineering environment. This role offers the ...

SRC Can

Senior Software Developer

Ottawa, ON · Remote

CA$10K - CA$135K/yr

The Job SRC CAN Ltd is seeking a Senior Software Developer to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of next-generation EW Operational Support Systems (EWOSS) including Intelligence ...

Fortinet

Software Developer

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$96K - CA$118K/yr

As a Software Developer, you will * 5 plus years of software development experience * Familiar with cross-platform desktop application development environments ( Windows, MacOS, Linux ) and ...

Fortinet, Inc.

Software Developer

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$96K - CA$118K/yr

As a Software Developer, you will * 5 plus years of software development experience * Familiar with cross-platform desktop application development environments ( Windows, MacOS, Linux ) and ...

Warnerbros

Senior Software Developer

Kanata, ON · On-site

The CNN Growth team is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help build and evolve the systems and user experiences that drive audience growth, engagement, and monetization acrossCNN's digital ...

Ametek

Senior Software Developer (Frontend)

Kanata, ON · Hybrid

At CRANK , we are seeking an Embedded Software Developer with a strong focus on front-end and UI development . In this hybrid role, you will design and implement intuitive and visually appealing user ...

Navcanada

Senior Software Developer

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$127K - CA$160K/yr

Job Posting Title Senior Software Developer Job Category Systems Engineering Language Requirements English / Anglais English is required / L'anglais est requis Flexible Work Agreement Type Hybrid ...

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Software Developer Intern - Fall 2026

Ciena

Ottawa, ON

CA$25 - CA$35/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

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.

The Opportunity: Work term of 4, 8, 10r 12 months starting in September 2026.
At Ciena, we are the global leader in high-speed connectivity, building the world's most adaptive networks to empower customers, partners, and communities to thrive in the AI era. This co-op/intern opportunity provides hands-on experience contributing to real-world engineering challenges within an embedded software team. The role offers exposure to the development and testing of software that powers flagship networking products while learning from experienced engineering professionals.
How you will make an impact:
  • Contribute to coding assignments that enhance embedded platform and application software
  • Create and execute tests to validate new capabilities
  • Collaborate with team members following Agile development practices
  • Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve software quality
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software issues
  • Learn and apply modern development workflows and tools
  • Gain hands-on experience with real-time embedded systems
The must haves:
  • Education: Actively enrolled in a degree program in Engineering or Computer Science,
  • Foundational knowledge of coding concepts and programming structures
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and tools
  • Embrace AI tools and technologies at every step of the software design lifecycle.
Nice to haves:
  • Exposure to programming or scripting languages such as C, C++, Python, Bash, or Java
  • Familiarity with development tools including git, Bitbucket, Gerrit, or Jira
  • Experience with unit test frameworks such as Google Test, JUnit, Robot, or PyTest
  • Experience with using AI, GitHub Copilot, test case generation, and designing and implementing AI agents and workflows.
  • Understanding of debugging tools such as gdb
  • Interest in learning more about real-time and embedded software environments and automated testing.
Pay Range:
The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting 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.
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.

Ciena is anEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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

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