Backend Development Engineer Co-op (8 months - April 2026)
Ciena
About this role
An internship-level software engineering role at Ciena focused on contributing to the development of next-generation AI Assistant tools within a people-first, flexible work environment. The position is aimed at students working toward a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and is part of the company's software engineering organization.
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About Ciena
ciena.comCiena is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software.
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About Ciena
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$49k – $66k
per year