9 hours ago
Ottawa, CanadaIntern
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and evaluate modular agentic workflows, custom agent skills, and tool-calling interfaces.
- Prepare evaluation datasets and create scripts to benchmark agentic accuracy, tool-use reliability, and output consistency.
- Test NTA scripts with autonomous agents and collaborate with engineers across IP, Optical, and Fixed Networks.
- Contribute to reference HLDs and LLDs and maintain documentation, how-to guides, and wiki updates.
- Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences while collaborating with domain experts and engineering teams.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in the third or fourth year of a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer, Software, or Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field at an accredited Canadian school.
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts gained through coursework, projects, or practical experience.
- Comfort with Linux, Java, programming concepts, and scripting with Bash, Perl, and Python.
- Foundational knowledge of DevOps, infrastructure, cloud concepts, containerization, and automation workflows.
- Familiarity with Git, collaborative development, pull requests, branching, and code reviews.
- Exposure to LLMs, AI APIs, vector databases, or prompt engineering, including technologies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or Hugging Face.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills with attention to data accuracy.
- Preferred qualifications include SQL, Power Automate or other workflow automation tools, software-development internship or project experience, and exposure to forecasting, demand planning, or business performance reporting.
Benefits
- Four-month co-op/internship from January through April 2027, with potential extension for Summer 2027.
- Based in Ottawa, Ontario, with the posting specifying onsite work and student benefits mentioning flexible and hybrid working schemes.
- Professional development events, networking opportunities, mentorship, coaching, and Employee Growth Solutions.
- Campus perks including an onsite cafeteria, free employee parking, fitness centre, and sports facilities.
- Well-being programs including a confidential 24/7 Personal Support Service, plus access to Nokia Employee Resource Groups.
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About Infinera
Infinera builds optical networking systems and coherent optical engines, plus automation software and services, for telecom carriers, cloud and data center operators, cable/MSOs, and enterprises. The company designs and manufactures advanced optical semiconductors and pluggable modules for metro, long‑haul, and submarine transport networks. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Infinera is now part of Nokia after operating as a NASDAQ‑listed public company.