Position: Software Development Co-op

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Number of Position(s): 4

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Duration: 4+ months

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Date: May 2026 – August 2026

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Location: Onsite - Sunnyvale, CA

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EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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Currently a candidate pursuing a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, or a related field with an accredited school in the US. Minimum GPA 3.0

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Your responsibilities

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Write software that will run on routers/switches that drive the internet
Learn to write system software optimized for memory/speed
Learn protocols that drive data communication over TCP/IP
Develop application software that simulates real products
Develop application software in C++ software on carrier-grade products

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Your skills and experience

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Previous experience or courses related to networking and operating systems
Strong C/C++ background
Interest in system software

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It would be nice to have:

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Experience in working with protocols
Experience developing on embedded systems
Experience with versioning control systems (e.g. git)

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About the company

Nokia

Company overview

Nokia is a global telecommunications and technology company that develops network infrastructure, software and services for mobile, fixed and cloud networks. It serves telecom operators, enterprises and public sector organisations worldwide.

Locations and presence

Nokia operates in around 130 countries, with large hubs across Europe, India, North America, and Greater China. Nokia states a global flexible working standard that supports remote or home-based working when the role does not require presence on a specific site.

Palpable Score

75.5

/ 100

Nokia gives graduates and students multiple real entry points, with structured internship and co-op cycles plus a visible graduate community that helps early-career hires build networks across regions. Nokia is less consistent on hiring predictability outside the student hiring playbooks, and the company’s multi-year cost savings and headcount reduction program adds some uncertainty to early-career outcomes.

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