2 days ago
Alpharetta, GA, USA or Atlanta, GA, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test new embedded-system features in C and C++.
- Investigate, debug, and resolve software defects affecting stability, performance, and reliability.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle from concept and design through testing, documentation, and delivery.
- Develop scripts, test utilities, and automation tools to improve development efficiency.
- Collaborate with software developers, system architects, and verification engineers on software releases.
Requirements
- Be actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Have solid programming skills in C/C++ and foundational knowledge of Python.
- Understand data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
- Preferred qualifications include exposure to the Linux kernel, CPU architectures, low-level software or firmware, automated unit testing, networking technologies, and security concepts such as SSL, TLS, SSH, authentication, authorization, hashing, and encryption.
Benefits
- Four-month work term starting in January 2027.
- Hourly pay range of $27 to $37.50.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.
About Ciena
Ciena is a public telecommunications equipment and software company that designs optical and routing systems, coherent modems, and automation software for service providers, cloud/data center operators, and enterprises. It sells hardware, software subscriptions, and professional services that power metro, long-haul, submarine, and data center interconnect networks. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, Ciena trades on the NYSE (CIEN) and serves customers worldwide.