Waveserver Software Developer Co-op; Spring​/Summer

Position: Waveserver Software Developer Co-op (Spring/Summer 2026)
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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.

Since 1992, Ciena has been driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation. We believe in a network that grows smarter, more agile, and more responsive every day. This means that when you digitally interact in your world - picking up the phone, streaming video, texting a friend or loved one – your interactions are being enabled by Ciena technologies. Ciena makes your social/entertainment/business existence REAL.
** How You Will Contribute:
** Requirements for telecommunications networks are constantly evolving, and our products also need to advance and scale to meet the needs of our customers while also delivering uniform and consistent user experiences.

As a Waveserver Software Developer Co-op in a dynamic team environment, you will push the boundaries of what is possible in optical network solutions. You will contribute to projects that play critical roles in our network solutions and help build upon our innovative technology. You will also challenge yourself and others by bringing fresh ideas to new challenges and leading by example.
· You will play a key role in crafting, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and improving software.
· You will be accountable for managing individual project priorities, assignments, and timelines.
· You will participate in the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with multi-functional teams of developers, UX designers, quality assurance teams & release managers.·
** Initiative** – You are a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.·
** Agility** – you are readily able to make key decisions and manage competing and ever-changing account priorities.·
** Communication expertise** – the ability to influence and tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and buy in.
· An
** ability to go ‘up and down the ladder**’ – capable of seeing the big picture, but also understanding the importance of the details and analysis.
· The
** flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team** – you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment, but are comfortable working independently as required.·
** Relationship builder** – with an innate ability to influence, you can quickly develop trusted connections and get work done across multi sites.·
** A commitment to innovation** – you keep abreast of the market and competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve.
** The Must Haves:*
* · Working towards a degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field coupled with a proven track record in software development.
· Demonstrated ability to develop with one or more of the following programming languages - C, C++ or Python.
· Experience working with Linux-based developer tools and debugging environment such as GNU, GCC, GDB, Insight.
· Knowledge of development tools such as Git, JIRA, Yocto, Docker, Bitbucket.
· Familiarity with CI frameworks such as Jenkins,…