Ciena

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The Opportunity

The Liquid Spectrum (LQS) Applications team is at the forefront of innovation in optical networking. We develop cutting-edge software applications and algorithms that empower our customers – the world's largest telecommunications network operators – to understand, optimize, and future-proof their networks. We are passionate about providing insights into optical network performance, and using that knowledge to constantly enhance our world-class products.

As a Software Co-op Student on the LQS team, you will contribute to the development of systems and tools focused on analyzing and improving the performance of our LQS applications. You'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment and work alongside experienced engineers. Specifically, you will:

• Help develop and improve software applications and tools.
• Work with large datasets to gain insights into optical network performance.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers on all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of software solutions.
• Learn about and apply cutting-edge technologies in the field of optical networking.

The Must Haves

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• A strong interest in photonics and optical networking.
• Solid programming skills in Python and Javascript.
• Experience using git for version control.
• Comfortable working in a Linux/bash command-line environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

The Assets

We're particularly interested if you have experience with many of the following:

• Frontend development with technologies like React.
• Containerized application development (Docker, docker-compose).
• Distributed/parallel workloads.
• Working with large datasets.
• Data engineering pipelines (e.g., Snowflake).
• Relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Configuring Jenkins or Teamcity.

Pay Range

The hourly pay range for this position is $24.50 - $33.00

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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