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CableLabs · 15 hours ago

SUMMER INTERNSHIP - Network Simulation & Management Systems

Louisville, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

CableLabs is a global, award-winning innovation and R&D lab dedicated to keeping people connected by building and orchestrating emergent technology. The Software Engineering Intern - Network Simulation & Management Systems position will involve developing software for next-generation broadband access networks, focusing on network simulation models and management tools.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance network simulation models by extending NS-3 PON components in C/C++ to support emerging technologies such as XGS-PON, 25GS-PON, 50G-PON, and CPON for use in broadband access research

Design and implement web-based graphical configuration tools that allow users to model and validate Optical Network Unit (ONU) configurations using standards-based managed elements

Implement backend integration logic by connecting graphical user interfaces to network configuration services, including NETCONF/YANG interfaces used to configure ONUs and Optical Line Terminals (OLTs)

Implement validation and testing logic to verify correctness and consistency of simulation models and configuration tools through defined test cases and documented workflows

Collaborate with researchers to review requirements, document designs, and incorporate feedback during development cycles

Qualification

C/C++PythonLinux/UnixNetwork modelingNETCONF/YANGData structuresAlgorithmsObject-oriented programmingWeb-based software toolsCollaborative research

Required

Enrollment in an accredited degree program at the junior, senior, or graduate level in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field

Demonstrated proficiency in C or C++ and Python, sufficient to develop, modify, and test simulation or systems-level software

Working knowledge of software development fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming concepts

Experience developing software in a Linux or Unix-based environment, including compiling, debugging, and testing code

Basic familiarity with computer networking concepts, such as packet forwarding, protocols, and network architectures

Preferred

Experience or coursework in network modeling or simulation, including performance analysis, queueing theory, or scheduling concepts

Familiarity with broadband access technologies or standards-based systems, such as Passive Optical Networks (PON) or other large-scale network architectures

Experience developing web-based software tools, including graphical user interfaces and backend data models

Exposure to model-driven network management technologies, such as NETCONF, YANG, or similar configuration and automation frameworks

Demonstrated ability to learn new technical domains and apply concepts to practical software development in a collaborative research environment

Company

CableLabs

CableLabs is a non-profit research and development consortium

Founded in 1988

Louisville, Colorado, USA

51-200 employees

http://cablelabs.com

H1B Sponsorship

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