Embedded Software Engineer Intern
Nokia
Software Engineering
United States
Posted on Dec 9, 2025
Number of Positions:1
Duration: 10 weeks
Date: June 2026 - August 2026
Location: Hybrid in San Jose, CA
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Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master's degree program in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar filed with an accredited school in USA
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.
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A robust digital backbone is the unsung hero of modern life, underpinning everything from daily interactions to cloud computing and critical infrastructure. The Network Infrastructure team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in networking, tackling the toughest challenges and delivering innovative solutions.
We deliver trusted, purpose-built IP, optical, fixed, and data center solutions that power the internet, drive the global economy, and support the mission-critical industries that keep the world running.
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Some of our benefits for students in the US:
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
- Professional development events and networking opportunities
- 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 build connections across the organization
- 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
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Join Nokia as an Embedded Software Engineer Intern, where you'll play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining software for our CHM7/CHM6 Line Card Modules—essential components of our flagship products. You’ll work on everything from low-level device drivers to application agents interfacing with external applications, directly contributing to our mission of delivering innovative solutions that keep us connected. This role offers the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while collaborating with a talented team, allowing you to grow your skills in a dynamic, cutting-edge environment. Join us in shaping the future of connectivity!
- High-level programming C++, Python.
- Software development tools such as git, BitBucket, Jira, etc.
- Developing software for embedded or systems software.
- Understanding of operating systems and/or embedded systems
- Understanding of CPU hardware architectures
- Familiarity with L0/L1/L2/L3 networking concepts such as DWDM, SONET/SDH, OTN, Ethernet, TCP/IP.
It would be nice if you also had:
- Unit test frameworks such as Google Test, PyTest etc.
Design, implement, and maintain Software for CHM7/CHM6 Line card Modules part of Nokia’s flagship products including:
- Work with C/C++ and Python in a Linux environment, utilizing tools like bitbucket, Jira, and Docker.
- Writing Low level device drivers in C++
- Software Application agents interfacing with external applications in C++ and Python.