Software Design Intern (Summer 2025)

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing 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:

The Wavelogic family of products are widely used in Ciena's optical fiber transmission solutions and are one of the main contributors to Ciena's success in the telecommunications industry. Successful candidates will be joining a vibrant team with a proven track-record of success over 30-years of evolution and revolution in the advancement of high-speed circuits used in broadband fiber-optic modems. This team pioneered the introduction of the world’s first high-speed DAC and ADC analog macros that ushered in the era of coherent fiber-optic product solutions.

To further strengthen our team, we are looking for a hardworking software design co-op who will participate in the optimization of work related flows. Your role as a software design co-op will involve delivering software solutions for batch mode executed scripts. You will work under the oversight of a principal designer and collaborate closely with ither team members to ensure the successful implementation of the software solutions. Your contributions will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our batch mode processes.

In this role:

• You will have the responsibility of designing user-friendly software GUI. The GUI will be specifically designed to accommodate a set of skills that operate in batch mode.
• Design and develop a software application that enables users to visualize output data from industry-standard files, such as SPF files. The software will provide a user-friendly interface that allows users to interact with and interpret the data effectively.
• Collaborate with the hardware team to design, develop, and test software applications
• Assist in the implementation of new features and functionalities
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues
• Report on status updates on a regular basis and share experience with the rest of the group.

The Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, C++, or Python
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and best practices
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Cliosoft)
• A highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Prior experience or coursework in software development is a plus
• Excellent organization, written and oral (English) interpersonal skills

Pay Range: The 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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