Optical Engineer Co-Op (May 2026 - 12-16 months)
Ciena
About this role
An Optical Engineer Co-Op at Ciena is a 12–16 month internship (starting May 2026) that offers early-career, hands-on exposure to the field of optical networking. The position is an educational co-op within Ciena’s engineering organization in Canada, focused on learning and professional development in optical systems and technologies.
Skills
Qualifications
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
$50k – $68k
per year
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