Software Engineering Intern
Ciena
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.
The Opportunity
If you want to be exposed to the latest technologies such as Linux, Docker, and Cloud, and you love to work with a variety of technologies, tools, and environments, this is the position for you.
You will be working with the PRISM Release Engineering team to provide the tools and services to enable Ciena R&D DevOps.
Ciena Corporation the network specialist, offers leading network infrastructure solutions, intelligent software and a comprehensive services practice. Our portfolio of software-centric optical and Ethernet platforms combines network element programmability, operating system commonality and management unification, and Carrier Ethernet-based transformation to enable our customers to change the way they compete. Our solutions form the foundation of many of the largest, most reliable, and sophisticated service provider, enterprise, government, and research and education networks across the globe.
Why is this role meaningful within Ciena? What impact can you expect to have?
- Improve the efficiency of R&D design teams, by driving cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
What type of work environment will you be working in? Who are the key teams with whom you will interact?
- Working in a “DevOps” culture, with end to end responsibilities from requirements to implementation and deployment.
- Applying the latest industry technologies (Linux, Docker, Cloud) to develop and support in-house, open source, and commercial software.
- Interacting with a globally distributed team of product designers.
What technical experience and/or professional and personal skills are required for this role?
Required Skills:
- Team Player
- Self-Motivated
- Good Communicator
- Problem Solver
- Passion and a willingness to learn
Must Haves
Experience or strong willingness to learn a subset of the following:
- Programming Languages: Java (including Spring/Hibernate), Perl, Python, shell scripting
- Web Technologies: HTML 5, JavaScript, CSS, AngularJS, REST
- Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL
- Deployment Technologies: Docker, OpenStack, Ansible
- Version Control Systems: Git, Perforce
- Operating Systems: Linux
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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