Optical Networking Coop

Position: Optical Networking Coop

Number of Position(s): 4

Duration: 4 months+

Date: January 206 - May 2026

Location: Hybrid in Murray Hill, NJ 

Educational Recommendations:

Currently a candidate for a Master's or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field in an accredited school in the United States. 
 

As a Co-Op, you will be part of a dynamic team developing, testing, and supporting innovative hardware and software systems. In this role, you will:

• Analyze, design, and test integrated hardware/software solutions based on customer requirements, contributing to product enhancements and bug resolutions.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues by diagnosing hardware/software problems and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the planning and implementation of technical requirements, including controlled software/hardware production releases and updates.
• Apply quality standards and participate in process improvements and documentation for product evolution and support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing technical knowledge and informal guidance to peers and support teams. 
• Strong programming skills in Python/Any other automation tools.
• Knowledge in Hardware/Middleware/Software development cycle.
• Exposure to  Networking, Security Protocols 
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software issues effectively.
• Familiarity with version control systems and experience supporting software/hardware release cycles is a plus.
• Knowledge of quality standards and interest in contributing to process improvement and technical documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and provide peer-level guidance when needed

It would be nice if you also had: 

• Previous Nokia intern or co-op experience. 

Come create the technology that helps the world act together


Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

 
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s 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.
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

• 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)

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