Position Title: Embedded Software Co-op
Number of Positions: 2
Date: January - May - August - December 2027
Duration: Winter/Summer/Fall (4-8-12-16 Months)
Location: Hybrid - Sunnyvale, CA
Educational Requirements:
Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. university pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, with a preference for 3rd- or 4th-year undergraduate students and Master's students.
Develop and maintain embedded software and firmware using C/C++ for optical transport systems.
Design, implement, integrate, and verify real-time embedded solutions from requirements through deployment.
Support development on RTOS-based platforms, including low-level drivers, interrupt handling, and control firmware.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware, ARM processors, and FPGA-based components.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues involving software, hardware, optics, and multi-processor architectures.
Experience developing embedded software in C/C++ on RTOS-based platforms.
Knowledge of firmware development, interrupt handling, low-level drivers, and timing-critical systems.
Experience working with ARM processors, hardware interfaces, and multi-processor architectures.
Familiarity with FPGA/CPLD integration and hardware-software interaction.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
It would be nice if you had:
- Experience with embedded Linux or other operating systems used in embedded development.
- Exposure to optical networking, telecommunications, or networking protocols.
- Experience using debugging tools, version control systems, and software development best practices.
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.
Our recruitment process
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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.
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