
Summer Intern / Co-op – Software Developer, Agentic AI
Ciena
internship
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $25 - $34 per hour
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation pay as required by applicable laws
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptAI fundamentalsLLMsplanning algorithmsreinforcement learningagentic AI conceptsautonomous agentsmulti-step reasoning
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationdocumentationteamworkproblem-solvingadaptabilityparticipation in Agile/Scrumperformance evaluation