Security Software Developer Co-Op
Nokia
Software Engineering
United States
Posted on Dec 16, 2025
Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 4+ months
Date: May 11 - Aug 21st, 2026
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid)
Education Recommendations:
Currently a candidate for a Master's or bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school in the USA.
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- 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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This is a great opportunity to be part of driving innovation within Nokia's Cloud and Network Services Division. You would be part of the Platform Engineering group where your learning and contribution will play an integral role in the Nokia CNS Product & Engineering organization. As a Security Software Developer and a member of the Common Software Foundation team, you will be responsible for the development of reusable security-related components and services for use across the Cloud and Network Services product portfolio. Say YES to CNS!
- Experience with scripting, Linux, Python, Java, and J2EE technologies.
- Knowledge of Docker, Helm, or Kubernetes concepts and commands
- Validate and test security architecture and designs, providing technical guidance, oversight, and enforcement of security directives, policies, standards, plans, and procedures.
- Knowledge of technology methodologies – microservices, service-oriented architecture, software & hardware
development practices, operational practices, web services design, database design, and data management, etc. - Ability to work in an Agile Scrum environment with outstanding proactive communication skills, written and verbal, and presentations.
It would be nice if you also had:
- Knowledge or familiarity with security concepts - Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Firewall, and Network Security.
As part of our team, you will:
- Lead the development of reusable security-related components and services for use across the Cloud and Network Services (CNS) product portfolio.
- Ensure that these components are robust, maintainable, and user-friendly, and guide product teams as they integrate them into Nokia Software applications.
- Provide security architecture, consulting, training, and technical guidance to product groups using this software.
- Perform FOSS product evaluations based on the needs of the Nokia CNS Product Teams.