Ciena

4 weeks ago

Embedded Software Engineer Intern (12-16 months - September 2026)

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Job Summary

Join Ciena as a 12-16 month co-op in Ottawa to design, implement, and maintain real-time embedded platform and application software for flagship products. Work across Linux, VxWorks, drivers for ASICs/FPGA, hardware/software interfaces, fault/alarms subsystems, and SDKs to enable platform development in a collaborative, tech-forward team.

Location: Ottawa

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Internship

Job Function: Software Engineering

Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

•Design, implement, and maintain real-time embedded platform and application software
•Develop Linux and VxWorks kernels and base software components
•Create drivers for proprietary and 3rd party ASICs, FPGAs, and other hardware components
•Provide hardware/software interfaces to bridge abstraction layers
•Develop SDKs that abstract low-level software and hardware for platform application development and integration

Pay and Benefits

Salary: 25 - 34 hourly

Perks:Paid LeaveHoliday PayEmployee Assistance

Key Requirements

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

Skills:Problem-solvingTeamworkCommunication

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CC++LinuxVxWorksYoctoGitGerritJiraGoogle TestPythonBashGdb

Company Brief

Ciena

Provides networking systems, software, and services that enable service providers, cloud operators, and enterprises to deliver high-capacity connectivity and adaptive network solutions worldwide.

Industry: Networking Equipment

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Hanover, United States

Founded: 1992

Glassdoor: 3.8

Website LinkedIn

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Ciena

4 weeks ago

Embedded Software Engineer Intern (12-16 months - September 2026)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 42 minutes agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Ottawa

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Internship

Job Function: Software Engineering

Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

•Design, implement, and maintain real-time embedded platform and application software
•Develop Linux and VxWorks kernels and base software components
•Create drivers for proprietary and 3rd party ASICs, FPGAs, and other hardware components
•Provide hardware/software interfaces to bridge abstraction layers
•Develop SDKs that abstract low-level software and hardware for platform application development and integration

Pay and Benefits

Salary: 25 - 34 hourly

Perks:Paid LeaveHoliday PayEmployee Assistance

Key Requirements

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

Skills:Problem-solvingTeamworkCommunication

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CC++LinuxVxWorksYoctoGitGerritJiraGoogle TestPythonBashGdb

Company Brief

Ciena

Provides networking systems, software, and services that enable service providers, cloud operators, and enterprises to deliver high-capacity connectivity and adaptive network solutions worldwide.

Industry: Networking Equipment

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Hanover, United States

Founded: 1992

Glassdoor: 3.8

Website LinkedIn