Optical Network Design Co-op

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Ciena Full time

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’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Why Ciena?

We’re a company rooted in people — seeking 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’s future - today.

Mentoring. Networking. Leadership Opportunities. We recognize that the learning doesn’t 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.

**How You Will Contribute**:
What will you do at Ciena?
The Optical Networks R&D organization is responsible for the development of world leading photonic hardware, photonic software and photonic system architecture. Within this organization the Link Engineering team is responsible for development of tools that predict optical system performance and determine optimal equipment provisioning for a diverse set of future and deployed optical networks. Networks range from transoceanic subsea cables, through national scale long network to metro and data center interconnects.

**Responsibilities**:
Develop software tools to assist in the design of Optical Network with goal of maximizing data transmission capacity.

Key purpose of the tool set is to optimize system to maximize the number Terabits per second over that can be transported the specified distance. Examples: New York to London, Los Angeles to Tokyo.

This work contributes to Ciena becoming the supplier of next generation optical transmission equipment used in inter-continental communication networks.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

A sense of urgency - what’s important to the customer is equally important to you. You make getting things done a priority.

Integrity - you hold yourself to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conduct.

You embrace change - thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.

The flexibility to work independently with mínimal supervision as well as part of a broader team.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Strong Python programming skills

Matlab programming experience desirable

Database knowledge

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Enrolled in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics program

Completion of Communication Theory course is an asset

Location

Ottawa, Canada.

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 an Equal 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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