Embedded Software Engineer Intern

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The communications networking industry is undergoing transformative change and Ciena is leading the charge with a fresh wave of innovation uniting optical, routing and switching technologies.  As a trusted partner to over 1,000+ customers in 60+ countries, Ciena builds networks that fundamentally changes the way our customers compete. We're driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation—enabling our customers to adapt within ever-changing environments to deliver richer, more connected experiences for their business and users. We attract the best and brightest– those with outstanding talent, motivation, and the right attitude to contribute to our success. Our culture balances our openness and informality with professionalism and trust and is built on the foundation of our core values: Customer First, Integrity, Velocity, Innovation, and Outstanding People.

We believe in the power of people. We are a network strategy and technology company that is motivated by making a difference in people lives – their productivity, their creativity, their health and comfort. That’s why our engineers design and implement technologies that allow people to do great things.

Packet and Optical networks continue to aggressively move towards Layer 0/1/2 converged infrastructures. Join our highly experienced team of engineers delivering:

• Next Generation Packet Optical Transport Solutions
• Next Generation Routing and Switching Solution
• Hybrid Layer 0/1/2 switching (OTN/Packet)
• Data Driven North Bound Open Interfaces – YANG/NETCONF/gRPC/REST
• Solutions enabling Wireless, 5G, SDN, NFV and Virtualized oriented networks.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work on highly complex systems involving fabric based multi-line card hybrid architecture that support high-availability, carrier-grade requirement of scale and performance.
• Contribute in software design, development, reviews, validation, and documentation to deliver high quality, functionally excellent products.
• ​Participate in Software Characterization, Post-Analysis and Presentation.

• Feature level development across systems/packet/switching/routing/data-plane/device drivers etc.
• Helping to drive improvements of the software.
• Identifying issues and driving resolution while working with other team members.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative student to join our team interested in progressing their career in networking and telecom domain. As a member of this team, you need to be a self-motivated problem solver who likes to multitask. You also need to be a good communicator and a team player that revels in the challenge of solving technical issues.

• Good Coding skills (preferably with C/C++ and/or Python).
• Experience using Linux based workstations would be an asset
• Highlight if you carry exposure embedded / device driver.
• Good debugging and trouble shooting skills over Linux platform.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of real-world network topologies in Carrier/Metro Ethernet Space will be an asset
• Knowledge of Python/XML/YANG/JASON/Golang will be an asset
• Understanding of distributed system and architecture
• Experience in development environments – GIT, Jenkins etc.
• Knowledge of Linux Kernel, Docket containers, TCP/IP stack, Forwarding Tables, IP Filters, VLANs, and memory management
• Working knowledge of MS Office tool suite (Word, Excel, power point), and working with large data sets (sorting, filtering, graphing)
• A willingness to learn and the ability to work well in a team environment is a must.

Being You @ Ciena
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we want to foster an environment that values and respects all individual’s strengths, perspectives, ideas, and ability to meet the needs of our customers globally. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status or any other category protected by applicable law. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.