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System Engineer Intern information

What does a system engineer intern do?

A System Engineer Intern supports the design, development, and maintenance of a company's IT systems under the supervision of experienced engineers. Their tasks often include assisting with system installations, troubleshooting issues, monitoring system performance, and documenting processes. Interns may also help with network setups, software updates, and ensuring the security of system operations. The role provides hands-on experience and a practical understanding of how large-scale IT systems are managed in a professional environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a system engineer intern?

To thrive as a System Engineer Intern, you need a solid grasp of computer systems, networking, troubleshooting, and basic programming, often supported by coursework in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with operating systems (like Windows and Linux), virtualization tools, and version control systems is commonly expected. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and a willingness to learn help interns contribute and collaborate within technical teams. These skills ensure interns can adapt quickly, solve problems efficiently, and support the organization's IT infrastructure needs.
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Embedded Software Engineer - Intern

Ciena

Ottawa, ON • On-site

CA$25 - CA$32/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago


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.

How You Will Contribute:

We design, implement, and maintain real-time embedded platform and application software for several of Ciena's flagship products. Functional areas in our scope range from low level bit flipping drivers to high level software state machines for interfacing with external applications:

  • Linux and VxWorks kernels and base software components
  • Drivers for proprietary and 3rd party ASICs, FPGAs, and other hardware components.
  • Hardware/software interface to provide bridging of various abstraction layers.
  • Fault and alarms subsystems to detect, report and maintain defects and manage their hysteresis and co-relations.
  • System applications such as traffic/equipment protection, performance monitoring, etc.
  • SDKs that abstract the underlying low-level software and hardware to facility platform application developments and integration.

Must Haves:

  • Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree in computer or electrical engineering, computer science, or similar disciplines
  • Experience with C or C++

Assets:

  • Developing software for embedded systems or telecom products
  • Understanding of CPU hardware architectures, hardware functional specifications, hardware timing diagrams, device data sheets
  • Understanding of real-time operating systems and embedded systems
  • Software development tools such as git, BitBucket, Gerrit, Jira, etc.
  • Unit test frameworks such as Google Test, JUnit, Robot, PyTest, and the like
  • Debuggers and tools (e.g., gdb), especially for troubleshooting embedded systems in user space and kernel space
  • High-level programming and scripting languages such as Java, Python, Perl, Tcl, bash
  • YANG modeling language and toolchains
  • Software development methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall
  • Familiarity with datacom and telecom concepts such as DWDM, SONET/SDH, OTN, Ethernet, OSI Model, TCP/IP, MPLS

Pay Range:

The hourly pay range for this position is $25 to $32.

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.