About the role#
The high-speed photonics components R&D team in Quebec City develops devices for high-performance optical systems. This internship on the product validation team focuses on building data analysis tools used to design and validate these components.
What you'll do#
- Develop software for data analysis.
- Create pipelines for data transformation and presentation.
- Work with validation engineers to understand their requirements and define effective solutions.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an engineering or related degree program, such as electrical, physics, or computer science.
- Proficiency in statistics.
- Ability to learn new software technologies.
- Knowledge of at least one of these languages: Python, SQL, or C#.
- Experience with big data tools is a plus.
- Ability to work and communicate in French is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Quebec, Quebec, Canada.
- Work modality: On-site and remote options.
- Term: Winter 2027 (4 months, starting in January, with a possible extension until August 2027).
- Employment type: Full time.
- Compensation: $25.50 to $35.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Access to the Employee Assistance Program, company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay.
About Ciena
Ciena operates as a public company in the telecommunications sector. Founded in 1992, the firm builds networking systems, automation software, and interconnects for data transmission. It maintains a global presence with its headquarters in Hanover, Maryland. The company employs over 10,000 people and focuses on high-speed connectivity solutions.
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