Network Automation & App Developer Co-op
Nokia
Software Engineering
United States
Posted on Dec 20, 2025
Position: Network Automation & App Developer Co-op
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 4 months
Date: May - August 2026
Location: Onsite – Dallas, TX
Educational Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications, or a related field at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
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
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.
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 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
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 3 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
We are seeking a motivated student engineer to join our Network Automation team, where you will design, develop, integrate, and test applications for closed-loop network automation and reporting solutions using Nokia and third-party platforms. This role offers hands-on experience in software development, API integration, workflow automation, and data visualization, while working closely with senior engineers in a fast-paced, pre-sales, and solution-engineering environment. This position provides hands-on experience in software development, API integration, workflow automation, and data visualization, supporting both customer-facing demos and internal solution development. The successful candidate will work closely with senior consulting engineers in a fast-paced, pre-sales and solution-engineering environment.
- Solid foundation in software development and integration, including RESTful API concepts.
- Proficient in JSON, YAML, and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, and HTML.
- Hands-on experience with workflow automation platforms (e.g., Ansible, OpenStack Mistral DS) and API integration.
- Skilled in developing dashboards using Grafana and working with structured/unstructured data.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
It would be nice if you had:
- Experience with ROBOT framework and familiarity with NETCONF, gNMI/gRPC, and YANG models.
- Exposure to AI frameworks, data analytics, and Machine Learning for automation solutions.
- General knowledge of telecommunications, especially IP/MPLS networks.
- Design, develop, and test closed-loop network automation and reporting use cases.
- Integrate applications using YANG models, REST/RESTCONF APIs, and Kafka event notifications.
- Develop workflow automation using YAML, YAQL, Jinja2 templates, and JavaScript functions for complex operations.
- Implement automation logic in Python and create basic HTML-based UI components.
- Apply JSON/YAML schemas to design custom application UI forms.
- Build Grafana dashboards integrated with Nokia product APIs for large-scale data analysis and live reporting.
- Document workflows, APIs, and solutions using Markdown.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to translate customer operational requirements into automation use cases.