Principal Front End Software Engineer
Kingmakers
Full time
Software Engineering Co‑op September 2026 (8-12 months)
ciena· Ciena Canada ULC
About this role
As 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.
Ciena is advancing intelligent networking solutions, and this co-op role contributes to improving internal simulation tools that enable engineers to design and operate complex systems more effectively. This opportunity offers hands-on experience solving real engineering challenges while enhancing usability and productivity across development teams. The role supports innovation in network simulation through practical software development and user-focused design.
How you will make an impact:
• Develop internal tools and applications used by engineering teams
• Design and build user-facing interfaces that simplify complex workflows
• Create services and APIs that enable engineering tools and automation
• Model and manage structured data used by simulation and testing systems
• Translate user needs into practical software solutions
• Build prototypes and iterate based on feedback
• Contribute to software design, implementation, testing, and documentation
• Design and build user-facing interfaces that simplify complex workflows
• Create services and APIs that enable engineering tools and automation
• Model and manage structured data used by simulation and testing systems
• Translate user needs into practical software solutions
• Build prototypes and iterate based on feedback
• Contribute to software design, implementation, testing, and documentation
The must haves:
• Education: Currently enrolled in a Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related undergraduate program
• Experience: Demonstrated software development through coursework, personal projects, internships, research, or extracurricular activities
• Application of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or C++
• Application of object-oriented design principles and version control systems such as Git
• Analytical problem-solving applied to software engineering tasks
• Written and verbal communication in a technical environment
• Collaboration and independent work within team-based engineering settings
• Experience: Demonstrated software development through coursework, personal projects, internships, research, or extracurricular activities
• Application of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or C++
• Application of object-oriented design principles and version control systems such as Git
• Analytical problem-solving applied to software engineering tasks
• Written and verbal communication in a technical environment
• Collaboration and independent work within team-based engineering settings
Nice to haves:
• Exposure to web application development
• Exposure to frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Experience working with APIs and structured data formats such as JSON
• Experience building software beyond course assignments such as personal projects, hackathons, student design teams, open-source contributions, or internships
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments
• Experience designing or implementing user-facing applications
• Experience with data visualization, diagramming, or interactive interfaces
• Exposure to frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Experience working with APIs and structured data formats such as JSON
• Experience building software beyond course assignments such as personal projects, hackathons, student design teams, open-source contributions, or internships
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments
• Experience designing or implementing user-facing applications
• Experience with data visualization, diagramming, or interactive interfaces
Pay Range:
The hourly pay range for this position is $25 to $32
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.
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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The listed salary for this Software Engineering Co‑op September 2026 (8-12 months) position at ciena is USD 25–32. This is an Full time role.
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Software Engineering Co‑op September 2026 (8-12 months)
ciena · 💰 USD 25–32
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