Job Description

Number of Position(s): 4
Duration 4+ Months
Date: Sept 8th - Dec 18th, 2026
Location On-site in Ottawa, ON.

As a part of our team, you will:

• Contribute as an integral member to one of the following IP Routing Platform Test sub-teams: Ethernet, Optics, Fabric, Sync/Timing, Firmware, Operating System, Secure Trust, Cflowd, or SAS/IXR Satellites.
• Develop automated test cases to validate new hardware and software features for innovative network infrastructure technology using a Linux-based regression environment.
• Receive quality one-on-one engineering mentorship while learning and using network protocols to configure high-capacity routers within the 7750 Service Router, 7250 Interconnect Router, and 7330 SXR product families.
• Perform testing on cutting-edge platform features and prototype hardware, which may include router line cards, media adapters, etc.
• Work closely with testers and developers to identify, report, and resolve software and hardware defects.

• Currently a candidate for a Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.
• A solid foundation of computer hardware and software architectural building blocks, with a focus/passion for embedded systems.
• Excellent software development skill set including programming/scripting, debugging, and usage of source control (i.e., Git).
• Strong attention to detail, a focus on delivering high-quality work, and solid problem-solving abilities.
• Quick to learn, proactive, and comfortable contributing in a team setting while also taking ownership of tasks.

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.

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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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