Ciena · 10 hours ago
Summer Intern / Co-op – Software Developer (Agentic AI)
Baltimore, MD
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $34/hrCiena is a global leader in networking systems and services, focused on high-speed connectivity and a people-first approach. They are seeking a Summer Intern / Co-op Software Developer to collaborate with the software development team on agentic AI-based solutions and implement autonomous agent behaviors for various applications.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the software development team to design and prototype agentic AI-based solutions
Implement autonomous agent behaviors for workflow automation, decision support, and network optimization
Leverage frameworks and tools for agent orchestration, reasoning, and multi-agent collaboration
Integrate AI agents with APIs, data pipelines, and backend systems
Conduct experiments and performance evaluations of AI-driven workflows
Document designs, test results, and technical findings to share with the team
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and collaborate using modern DevOps tools
Qualification
Required
Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related field
Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages
Understanding of AI fundamentals, including LLMs, planning algorithms, and reinforcement learning
Hands-on experience with agentic AI concepts, such as autonomous agents, tool use, memory management, or multi-step reasoning
Familiarity with frameworks like LangChain, OpenAI API, Hugging Face Transformers, or similar
Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers and Concepts
Experience working with APIs, JSON data formats, and RESTful services
Preferred
Knowledge of networking concepts, distributed systems, or cloud-native architectures
Experience using vector databases, knowledge graphs, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
Familiarity with containerization and microservices, such as Docker and Kubernetes
Contributions to AI/ML open-source projects or relevant academic research
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Vacation pay as required by applicable laws
Company
Ciena
Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete.
Founded in 1992
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-02-07IPO
1995-12-01Series C
1994-12-01Series B
Leadership Team
Gary Smith
President & CEO
Kevin Kimberlin
Co-Founder
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