Waveserver Software Developer Co-op (Fall 2026) (Montreal)

Opportunity As a Waveserver Software Developer Co-op in a dynamic team environment, you will push the boundaries of what is possible in optical network solutions. You will contribute to projects that play critical roles in our network solutions and help build upon our innovative technology. You will also challenge yourself and others by bringing fresh ideas to new challenges and leading by example. Responsibilities Craft, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software. Manage individual project priorities, assignments, and timelines. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with multi-functional teams of developers, UX designers, QA teams & release managers. Must Haves Working toward a degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field with a proven track record in software development. Demonstrated ability to develop with one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++ or Python. Experience working with Linux-based developer tools and debugging environment such as GNU, GCC, GDB, Insight. Knowledge of development tools such as Git, JIRA, Yocto, Docker, Bitbucket. Familiarity with CI frameworks such as Jenkins, Grafana, Kubernetes. Assets A passion for or experience developing software embedded solutions engineered for performance and reliability on multi‑processor, highly concurrent systems. Pay The pay range for this position is $25.00-32.00. Benefits 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. EEO Statement Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Prospect Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pk2y4