SW Engineer Trainee
Nokia
Join our 5G Layer 1 (L1) Software team in Amadora, part of a leading business group in wireless mobility networks. Your work will contribute to the development of software with hard real-time requirements for Nokia’s 5G base station products. Our team oversees the complete embedded and real-time software development cycle, from initial requirements review to final delivery, having a direct impact on the future of mobile networks.
Position: Internship
Duration: 12 months contract
Start date (tentative): January, 2026
Location: On-site in Amadora, Portugal
Education recommendations: Currently a candidate finishing their BSc or MSc degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school
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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- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- Meal allowance to support daily needs
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
Position: Internship Duration: 12 months contract Start date (tentative): January, 2026 Location: On-site in Amadora, Portugal Education recommendations: Currently a candidate finishing their BSc or MSc degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school
You:
- Strong expertise in C++ development and testing
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
- Solid understanding of software engineering best practices for delivering high-quality solutions
It would be nice if you also had:
- Experience with GPU programming and CUDA development
- Knowledge in Python
- Experience in Linux OS
- Understanding of LTE/ 5G system
- Digital signal processing
- Code optimization
- Feasibility studies of 3GPP 5G features, drafting requirements
- Feature implementation (C and C++)
- Creating and maintaining the platform, DevOps, enabling continuous integration (Docker and Python)
- System design and architecture
- Testing (unit, component, and integration)