Since 1992, Ciena has been driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation. We believe in a network that grows smarter, more agile, and more responsive every day. This means that when you digitally interact in your world - picking up the phone, streaming video, texting a friend or loved one – your interactions are being enabled by Ciena technologies. Ciena makes your social / entertainment / business existence REAL.

We are in search of a Intern Software Engineer to join our team that is passionate about open source cloud development.

The ideal candidate should have willing to learn cloud technologies, web application frameworks and will gain experience in implementing quality products and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Work with a passionate team learning software design, implementation and deployment
• Work in a collaborative team within an Agile DevOps development environment

General Activities

• Work on developing and test all aspects of web applications and reusable components using latest web technologies and frameworks.

Areas of impact

This is an opportunity to learn to make a high impact as while helping the team deliver on business next-generation web applications.

Experience

• Above all willingness to learn!
• Knowledge in JavaScript/ES6 and front-end framework (e.g. React, Angular, Vue) or Django, Flask or other current backend framework is a plus.
• Knowledge in HTML5, CSS, and CSS Preprocessors (less/sass) is a plus
• Knowledge visualizing data using D3, WebGL, or other innovative technologies is a plus.
• Knowledge in any Python, Pandas, Pydantic, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenAPI is a plus.
• Ability to learn to build self-contained, reusable, and testable modules and components
• Able to articulate, document and present ideas.

About Ciena
Ciena is a network strategy and technology company with a passion to provide an experience, to you and our customers that is as rewarding as the outcome. We attract the best and brightest– those with outstanding talent, motivation, and the right attitude to contribute to our success. Our culture balances our openness and informality with professionalism and trust and is built on the foundation of our core values: Customer First, Integrity, Velocity, Innovation, and Outstanding People.

Ciena enables everyone to have a voice and a network that supports them while on the journey to discovering their passion and purpose. We trust each individual to do what they can to reach their full potential and make an impact on the business, whenever, wherever they are in the world. With Ciena’s highly innovative, forward-thinking business practices, we reward people for pushing the boundaries. Unlock your potential at Ciena!

Being You @ Ciena
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we want to foster an environment that values and respects all individual’s strengths, perspectives, ideas, and ability to meet the needs of our customers globally. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status or any other category protected by applicable law. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise Ciena in a timely fashion of the specific accommodation measures required for you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We do not charge any fee for employment and the same applies to the Recruitment Partners we work with. Additionally, we do not ask for any refundable security deposit to be paid in bank accounts for employment purposes. We request candidates to be cautious of misleading communications and not pay any fee/ deposit to individuals/ agencies/ employment portals on the pretext of attending Ciena’s interview process or seeking employment with us.