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Software Engineering, Optical Transport and IP Networking Intern

Ottawa💼 Internship💰 $26–$26🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

8-month internship for university students to gain practical experience in software engineering, optical transport, and Layer 3/IP networking through lab-based engineering, automation, and technical validation.

Role type

university intern (software engineering, optical transport, IP networking)

Builds

lab-based engineering solutions for optical transport, routing, switching, and software-based networking

Domain

telecommunications, optical transport, IP networking

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Bash, version control, debugging, testing, documentation, IP addressing, routing, switching, TCP/IP, network protocols, optical transport concepts (DWDM, OTN, coherent optics, photonic systems), lab environment proficiency, test plan execution

Preferred skills

Python scripting, automation, REST APIs, Linux, Git, routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS), optical networking concepts (fiber optics, wavelength division multiplexing), technical documentation, network automation, software-defined networking, cloud-based tools, test automation

Technologies

Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Bash, Linux, Git, REST APIs, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, DWDM, OTN, coherent optics

Responsibilities

Conduct lab engineering activities for optical transport, routing, switching, and software-based networking solutions; Perform software development, scripting, automation, testing, and troubleshooting in a lab environment; Configure, validate, and document network scenarios involving Layer 3/IP networking concepts; Execute test plans, collect results, analyze issues, and document findings; Contribute to technical documentation, training materials, demonstrations, and knowledge-transfer content; Learn and document how new product features and solution capabilities are introduced to Services teams, partners, and customers; Collaborate with global technical teams across software, optical networking, and IP networking initiatives

Seniority

Intern

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