Design Co-op/Intern
Infinera
Design
Kanata, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posted on Jun 3, 2026
Job Description
Position: Design Co-op/Intern
Date: Fall - 12 months (could be extended to 16)
Location: Onsite, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Education Recommendations:
This role is for a candidate enrolled in a Masters or Bachelor (3rd or 4th year) degree program in Electrical or Computer Engineering at a Canadian university.
Are you ready to launch your career in ASIC design and make a tangible impact on innovative optical technology? As an intern in our design team, you will play a crucial role in developing leading-edge chips specifically for the Coherent Pluggable Optics market. You’ll be working at the intersection of hardware design and cutting-edge telecommunications solutions, gaining invaluable experience as part of the Nokia Optical unit, which is integral to our Network Infrastructure division. Our team focuses on designing, developing, and delivering hardware and software for a variety of fiber-based connectivity solutions, including access, aggregation, metro, long haul, and submarine networks. In this role, you will learn and contribute to real projects that shape the future of connectivity.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
As part of the team, you will:
You're a great fit if you have:
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Learn more about life at Nokia .
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .
About The Team
Some of our benefits for students in Canada :
Nokia maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.
All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 3 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
Position: Design Co-op/Intern
Date: Fall - 12 months (could be extended to 16)
Location: Onsite, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Education Recommendations:
This role is for a candidate enrolled in a Masters or Bachelor (3rd or 4th year) degree program in Electrical or Computer Engineering at a Canadian university.
Are you ready to launch your career in ASIC design and make a tangible impact on innovative optical technology? As an intern in our design team, you will play a crucial role in developing leading-edge chips specifically for the Coherent Pluggable Optics market. You’ll be working at the intersection of hardware design and cutting-edge telecommunications solutions, gaining invaluable experience as part of the Nokia Optical unit, which is integral to our Network Infrastructure division. Our team focuses on designing, developing, and delivering hardware and software for a variety of fiber-based connectivity solutions, including access, aggregation, metro, long haul, and submarine networks. In this role, you will learn and contribute to real projects that shape the future of connectivity.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
As part of the team, you will:
- Collaborate on RTL design projects.
- Develop and implement scripts for design automation, streamlining RTL design processes for enhanced efficiency.
- Conduct Lint checks to ensure design integrity and compliance with industry standards.
- Participate in synthesis processes.
- Engage in waveform debugging, gaining hands-on experience in verifying and optimizing design functionality.
You're a great fit if you have:
- Completed courses in digital circuit design.
- Experience with scripting in Python or other programming languages.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and proactive in work approach.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Experience with SystemVerilog or Verilog.
- Practical digital design experience.
- Familiarity with ASIC CAD tools.
- Experience using AI tools in RTL or software development.
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Learn more about life at Nokia .
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .
About The Team
Some of our benefits for students in Canada :
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance work and life
- Professional development events and networking opportunities
- Campus perks designed to make your student experience enjoyable and social, such as access to an onsite cafeteria, free employee parking, complimentary fitness centre, and sports facilities (volleyball, basketball, pickleball courts, ping pong, and employee leagues)
- Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and connect with people who share your passions and values
- Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
- A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond
Nokia maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.
All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 3 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.