Software Development Co-op Opportunity at Ciena

Ciena • ottawa, on, Canada • Posted June 06, 2026

Location ottawa, on
Job Type Full-time
Category IT & Technology
Posted June 06, 2026
Join Ciena's WaveLogic team as an Embedded Software Development Co-op! Engage in hands-on development and debugging using C/C++ and Python, all within a flexible environment.

As a part of Ciena's innovative team, you'll work on the Wavelogic Test Platform, supporting convergence across photonics and Ethernet networks. This role offers immersion in software lifecycle practices, cross-platform implementation, and collaboration with experienced engineers to tackle real-world challenges in embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities:
• Participate in the complete software development cycle
• Support cross-platform software for multi-core embedded CPUs
• Design and code software applications using C/C++ and Python
• Debug system issues and improve platform performance
• Document development processes and collaboration activities

Requirements:
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Computer Science
• Proficient...

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