Ciena
Software Engineer (Security) - Intern (Winter 2027)
Atlanta · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- Work term of 4 months starting in January 2027
- This opportunity provides exposure to the full software development lifecycle while working alongside experienced engineering teams.
- Contributions will help improve product functionality, performance, reliability, and security.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test new features in C and C++ for embedded systems.
- Engage in the full software development lifecycle from concept and design through testing, documentation, and delivery.
- Collaborate with software developers, system architects, and verification engineers on software releases.
- At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
- At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.
- Develop scripts, test utilities, and automation tools to improve development efficiency.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Agile or Waterfall software development methodologies.
- Familiarity with DWDM, OTN, Ethernet, TCP/IP, or MPLS.
- Familiarity with SSL, TLS, SSH, Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, hashing, and encryption algorithms.
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
Skills
- Solid programming skills in C/C++ and a foundational understanding of Python.
- Exposure to automated unit testing frameworks and writing clean, testable code.
Compensation
- The hourly pay range for this role is $27 - $37.50.
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
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