Software​/QA Development Coop

Overview

Position
:
Software/QA Development Co-op

Number of Position(s): 4

Duration
: 4 Months

Date
:
January - May 2026

Location
:
Westford, MA - Onsite

Currently a candidate for a Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field at an accredited school in the US.

• Build programmable management interfaces such as gNMI, NETCONF, and gNOI.
• Contribute to embedded system development using real-time operating systems (Linux, QNX, VxWorks).
• Apply C/C++ programming skills to develop high-performance switching and routing software.
• Gain practical experience with system validation, quality assurance, and hands-on lab work in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Design and develop Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking software, including both control and data plane functionalities.

• Proficient in C or C++ programming with solid proficiency in operating system concepts (memory management, IPC, scheduling, concurrency, etc.).
• Experience with software development on Linux and familiarity with RTOS (VxWorks, QNX) is a plus.
• Knowledge of networking protocols, embedded software, and protocol specification development.
• Exposure to virtualization technologies (e.g., Docker, containers, name spaces).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Come create the technology that helps the world act together. Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on peoples lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world. We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

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