Job Description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of connectivity? Do you thrive on learning and contributing to cutting-edge technology? At Nokia, we're at the forefront of wireless innovation, guiding the charge in 5G, Open RAN (O-RAN), and Cloud RAN solutions. We're building the networks that connect the world, and we believe in empowering new talent to grow with us.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and curious Software Engineer Trainee to join our dynamic team. You'll be part of a new, agile team within our Mobile Networks Radio Access Network (MN RAN) R&D unit. Our mission is to innovate, develop, and deliver world-class Radio Cloud O-RAN and Cloud RAN products. We're a collaborative group dedicated to achieving technological conduct and leveraging open-source communities to push boundaries. Here, your contributions will directly influence the evolution of cloud-native radio access networks.

• Develop & Enhance: Support new feature implementation, component integration, and platform development for Cloud RAN applications, including DevOps and CI.
• Ensure Quality: Executein comprehensive testing (unit, component, integration), apply QA best practices, and contribute to software reliability.
• Innovate & Collaborate: Participate in system design, drive process improvements, develop troubleshooting tools (e.g., Python), and work with global teams.

You Have:

• Hands‑on or academic experience with C++ (preferred), Go, or Python
• Familiarity with Linux
• A proactive mindset and genuine enthusiasm for software development and testing, with a strong desire to gain hands‑on experience
• Basic understanding or academic experience in software development fundamentals and an interest in how they contribute to high‑quality software

It Would Be Nice If You Also Had:

• Familiarity with Rust for safe and high-performance development
• Hands-on experience in GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) programming and CUDA development
• Knowlodgeof cloud-native computing concepts (e.g., Kubernetes, CNCF) and cloud infrastructure technologies (e.g., Red Hat, AWS, Azure, GCP).

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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