Firmware Designer Intern

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.

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Why Ciena?

• We’re a company rooted in people—seeking to create a vibrant and inclusive environment, where everyone feels they can belong.

• Accelerate your career path by gaining hands-on experience and exposure to the latest technology. Our interns and graduates work on real projects in real time in world class labs. Be a part of tomorrow’s future – today.

• Mentoring. Networking. Leadership Opportunities. We recognize that the learning doesn’t stop when you leave school - we champion a team environment for development and provide the tools to achieve success.

• We are big proponents of life-work integration. Our people make a big difference at Ciena, but we want to shine light on their differences outside of working hours too. CienaCares supports non-profit causes important to employees by matching employee financial contributions and dedicating time for volunteering.

The Opportunity:

4 month work term: January - April 2025

How You Will Contribute:

The main responsibility of the firmware designer is to design and implement the low level software required to control the DSP assisted coherent optical modem. It also includes development of all the tools and interfaces required to support the integration, test and verification of the product. As part of a wider development team, the candidate has to interact and collaborate with many designers from different teams to provide the optimum solutions that improve the product performance and quality.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Design and implement firmware control loops.
 Participate in product evolution by providing innovative solutions.
 Support other team member with their activities.
 Provide test and calibration tools.
 Provides tools to help with the debugging and verification of the product.
 Participate with the product integration.
 Assist various teams with debugging.
Verify firmware robustness and performance in various environments

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

• A sense of urgency – what’s important to the customer is equally important to you. You make getting things done a priority.

• Integrity – you hold yourself to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conduct.

• A commitment to innovation – you continually seek to learn, understand new technologies and ever-changing market conditions, and endeavour to apply that knowledge to Ciena’s advantage.

• You embrace change – thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.

• The flexibility to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a broader team.

The Must Haves:

 A minimum of one year study in CS, CE, EE or equivalent.
 Knowledge of C real-time software development on embedded operating system.
 Knowledge of html, JavaScript and Java is an asset.
 Hardware exposure and lab environment experience.
 Knowledge of control loops.
 Strong analytical and debugging skill.
 Work easily in collaboration with other.
 Like challenging problems.
 Good team member.

Compensation and Benefits (Students)

The pay range for this position is $24.50-$33.00/hour

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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Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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