QA Security/PV Engineering Co-op - Winter 2026

Job Description

They gather information about your interactions on the site, such as which pages you visit frequently, how long you stay, and the links or buttons you click. They help us record any difficulties you have with the website and help us to evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising. By analyzing this data, we can understand what aspects of our site are effective and identify areas for improvement.* This is a secondary processing purpose.* This is a secondary processing purpose.* This is a primary processing purpose.* This is a secondary processing purpose.QA Security/PV Engineering Co-op - Winter 2026 page is loaded## QA Security/PV Engineering Co-op - Winter 2026locations: Ottawatime type: Full timeposted on: Publié aujourd'huijob requisition id: R029130As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.* We’re a company **rooted in people**—seeking to create a **vibrant and inclusive environment**, where everyone feels they can belong.* Accelerate your career path by gaining **hands-on experience** and exposure to the latest technology. Our interns and graduates work on **real projects** in real time in world class labs. Be a part of tomorrow’s future – today.* **Mentoring. Networking. Leadership Opportunities**. We recognize that the learning doesn’t stop when you leave school - we champion a team environment for development and provide the tools to achieve success.* We are big proponents of**life-work integration.** Our people make a big difference at Ciena, but we want to shine light on their differences outside of working hours too. CienaCares supports non-profit causes important to employees by matching employee financial contributions and dedicating time for volunteering.**The Opportunity:**month work term: January – April 2026**How You Will Contribute:**This role will report into QA team supporting Product Security and Solutions Validation. You will develop Python-based automation scripts and libraries for feature and/or solutions testing. You may also enhance existing tests currently running in our CI regressions or develop a tool for the team.* These new automation scripts will add or improve feature test coverage and protect engineering from missing collaterals in future SW releases.* You will improve your coding skills and learn SW development processes.* You will gain hands-on experience on black box testing of routing and switching products.* You will be mentored by seasoned engineers who have been doing these things their whole careers.* You are joining a great and supportive team.* **A sense of urgency** – what’s important to the customer is equally important to you. You make getting things done a priority.* **Integrity –** you hold yourself to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conduct.* A commitment to**innovation** – you continually seek to learn, understand new technologies and ever-changing market conditions, and endeavor to apply that knowledge to Ciena’s advantage.* You **embrace change** – thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.* The flexibility to**work independently**with minimal supervision as well as**part of a broader team.****The Must Haves:*** Working towards completion of bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field of studies.* Foundational knowledge of basic networking and SW development.* Demonstrated proficiency with Python or other object-oriented programming language.**Assets:*** Experience with Bitbucket, GitHub, and code-commit process are pluses.* Team-player but able to work independently.**Pay Range:**The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $38.00Pay 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.Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. 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.Ciena is an Equal Opportunity 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.
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