Automation and Tools Software Developer Co-op

6 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Ciena Full time $34,000 - $41,600 per year

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.

Join the Photonic Product Assurance Team within the Agile and Programmable Optical Transport (APOT) organization at Ciena. This dynamic team ensures the quality and performance of cutting-edge software and hardware, preparing solutions for seamless integration by our Software Integration and Product Verification team.

How You Will Contribute
As a Software Tools Developer Intern, contribute to the development of innovative tools to analyze code scan results and apply machine learning algorithms to evaluate test results for leading-edge photonics software on the RLS platform.

  • Automate JIRA raising and processing using tools such as Blackduck and Coverity.
  • Design and develop data mining tools (backend and GUI) for hardening and robustness test result analysis.
  • Implement test suites based on insights from data mining tools.
  • Create Jenkins projects for automated test executions.
  • Generate reports for streamlined human review.

The Must Haves

  • Enrollment in a degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Foundational knowledge of Python.
  • Strong interest in AI and Machine Learning.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Enthusiastic, self-motivated, team-oriented, problem-solving mindset with the ability to multi-task effectively.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with JavaScript and BASH.
  • Familiarity with design, development, and test tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, and Jenkins.

Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is $ $34.00

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.

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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.

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