Ciena Internships & Jobs in Canada
Ciena is a major networking hardware and software company headquartered in Ottawa, and one of the most active co-op employers in the city's tech scene. Browse the latest Ciena internship and co-op openings for Canadian CS and electrical engineering students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ciena do?
Ciena builds networking hardware and software for telecom and cloud providers — its Ottawa headquarters makes it one of the largest tech co-op employers in the city.
What kind of roles does Ciena hire students for?
Ciena hires across software engineering, embedded/firmware, network software, and test engineering — a broader mix than a typical pure-software company, reflecting its hardware-plus-software product line.
Is Ciena a good fit for Ottawa-area students?
Yes — alongside BlackBerry and government-adjacent employers, Ciena is one of the anchor tech employers in Ottawa's co-op ecosystem for Carleton and uOttawa students.