Jr. Software Engineer
Nokia
Software Engineering
United States · Canada
Posted on Dec 4, 2025
As a Jr. Software Engineer, you’ll transform requirements into robust software solutions. This role involves defining and specifying requirements, creating conceptual models, and developing operational scenarios. You’ll design, implement, and unit test software components such as device drivers, firmware, and hardware-related code. Additionally, you’ll establish and maintain Software Configuration Management (SCM) practices, ensuring continuous integration and development using modern tools and infrastructure.
If you’re passionate about building reliable software and applying systems engineering principles, this is your opportunity to innovate and grow.
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.
About the Business Group
In Cloud and Network Services, as Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.
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.
Some of our benefits in US:
- 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.
Disclaimer for US/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 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
**Sponsorship will not be offered for this role** Ready to turn ideas into innovation? In this role, you’ll conduct hands-on research and apply your findings to design, develop, and enhance cutting-edge products and systems. You’ll integrate and test software, hardware, and system components while leveraging creative solutions to meet real-world requirements. Eligibility: You must be graduating in May 2025 or December 2025 and passionate about technology, problem-solving, and making an impact from day one.
Required skills:
- Master's in Computer Science.
- Makes decisions affecting own work within set parameters, elevates others.
- Demonstrates initiative and adaptability to changing business environments.
- Explains facts, practices, policies, etc. to external and internal parties.
- Takes actions that respect the needs and contributions of others and reaches an agreement through flexibility and compromise.
- Must possess C/C++ and Unix knowledge.
It would be nice if you also had:
- Previous Nokia co-op or internship experience.
- Performs tasks independently with moderate guidance, following established policies and guidelines.
- Analyzes information, makes decisions, and solves straightforward problems using professional expertise.
- Translates concepts into actionable measures for the team or organizational unit.
- Provides informal guidance to new team members on procedures and tasks.
- Designs, develops, tests, and improves integrated hardware/software systems based on customer requirements.
- Diagnoses and resolves complex issues (hardware, software, or combined) and recommends corrective actions.
- Plans technical requirements and develops controlled software/hardware release packages.
- Maintains product knowledge, applies quality standards, and supports process improvements, including emergency case handling.