Product Verification Engineer Intern
Ciena · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Summer 2026On-sitePaidPosted 2026-05-21
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As a Product Verification Engineer Intern, you will contribute to the quality, reliability, and performance of next-generation optical networking products. Working in an on-site lab environment, you will gain practical experience in system testing, software automation, and cross-functional engineering collaboration to support global service providers and content operators.
What you'll do#
- Execute system-level tests to validate performance, reliability, and functional behavior of networking products.
- Develop and maintain Python-based automation to improve test coverage, repeatability, and efficiency.
- Build and configure telecommunications network environments for testing and analysis.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to investigate product behavior.
- Analyze test results to identify defects and contribute to root-cause investigations.
- Document test outcomes and produce reports for engineering organizations.
- Collaborate across system, management, and northbound interface layers.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (including Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering).
- Demonstrated interest in networking, system testing, or test automation.
- Experience with programming or scripting, specifically Python, gained through coursework, projects, or industry exposure.
- Ability to execute test procedures and critically evaluate results.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborative technical environments.
- Attention to detail suited for quality-focused engineering.
- Optional experience includes test automation frameworks, Jupyter Notebooks, network protocols, laboratory test equipment, fiber-optic communications, MLOps, or generative AI.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2026 (12-month duration).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by law.
Relevant fields:Computer ScienceComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringIndustrial Engineering
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