Autonomous Net Fabric Co-op/Intern

Position: Autonomous Network Fabric Co-op/Intern
Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 4 Months
Date: January – April 2026
Location: Hybrid in Ottawa

Education Recommendations

Currently a candidate for a Master’s, Bachelor’s degree, or Diploma in Computer Science or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.

As part of Nokia’s Autonomous Network R&D team, you’ll contribute to the development of software applications that support automation and monitoring of telecom networks. This role offers hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, and testing of innovative network solutions.

As part of the Autonomous Network R&D team, you will:

• Collaborate with software engineers and interns to develop applications and services that manage and monitor Nokia’s telecom networks.
• Operate with a SaaS-first mindset, contributing to both development and operational aspects.
• Create automated tests to validate functionality.
• Learn and apply software engineering best practices under the guidance of a senior architect.
• Gain insight into the inner workings of Nokia’s 5G telecom networks.
  
  

You have:

• Strong programming skills demonstrated through coursework or projects.
• A proactive attitude toward learning new technologies and concepts.

Nice to have:

• Coursework or experience in computer networking.
• Exposure to big data technologies.
• Experience with AI/ML.
  

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 people’s 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

What we offer

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 the following 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.