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They gather information about your interactions on the site, such as which pages you visit frequently, how long you stay, and the links or buttons you click. They help us record any difficulties you have with the website and help us to evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising. By analyzing this data, we can understand what aspects of our site are effective and identify areas for improvement.* This is a secondary processing purpose.* This is a secondary processing purpose.* This is a primary processing purpose.* This is a secondary processing purpose.AI Software Developer Co-Op - Summer 2026 (8 Months) page is loaded## AI Software Developer Co-Op - Summer 2026 (8 Months)locations: Ottawatime type: Full timeposted on: Publié aujourd'huijob requisition id: R 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 versatile 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.**How You Will Contribute:**Ciena’s **Navigator Software Suite** is evolving into a platform enhanced by AI-driven intelligence. By leveraging modern AI frameworks, orchestration platforms, and automation pipelines, we aim to help network operators accelerate planning, provisioning, and troubleshooting with next-generation, **agentic AI capabilities**.As an **AI Engineer**,



you will:* Design and implement **AI-powered workflows** using **Google AI Development Kit (ADK)** or similar frameworks.* Build, optimize, and maintain intelligent pipelines leveraging orchestration platforms like **n8n**.* Integrate **agentic AI frameworks** and multi-agent systems into Navigator workflows for enhanced automation and decision-making.* Work closely with product, QA, and development teams to embed AI agents, APIs, and tools into the Navigator software suite.* Research and implement emerging **AI models, tools, and orchestration frameworks** at enterprise scale.**The Must Haves:*** **Strong programming experience in Python** (mandatory), with **GitHub-hosted pet projects** in AI that can be evaluated.* Hands-on experience with **Google ADK** (or equivalent AI development kits).* Familiarity with **workflow automation tools** such as **n8n** or similar.* Understanding of **agentic AI technologies** (LLMs, multi-agent orchestration, tool integrations).* Solid grasp of **APIs, integration tools, JSON, and REST**.* Enthusiasm for applied AI engineering and the ability to quickly learn new frameworks.* Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to deliver AI features as part of agile teams.**Assets:*** Demonstrated **AI pet projects** that showcase creativity and problem-solving in automation, workflows,



or agentic AI — these will be used as part of the candidate evaluation process.* Familiarity with **MCP** or other agentic AI ecosystems.* Experience applying AI within **microservices-based architectures**.* Knowledge of **Agile Scrum** practices and collaboration tools (JIRA, Bitbucket).* Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, Jenkins, etc.).The pay range for this position is $ 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.Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. 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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📌 AI Software Developer Co-Op - Summer 2026 (8 Months) (Ottawa)
🏢 Ciena
📍 Ottawa