Software/QA Development Coop

Posted on 9/4/2025

Nokia

Nokia

No salary listed

Westford, MA, USA

In Person

Position: Software/QA Development Co-op
Number of Position(s):
Duration: 4 Months   
Date: January - May 2026 
Location: Westford, MA - Onsite

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS 
Currently a candidate for a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field at an accredited school in the US. 
 

  • Proficient in C or C++ programming with solid proficiency in operating system concepts (memory management, IPC, scheduling, concurrency, etc.).
  • Experience with software development on Linux and familiarity with RTOS (VxWorks, QNX) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols, embedded software, and protocol specification development.
  • Exposure to virtualization technologies (e.g., Docker, containers, namespaces).
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
  •  Build programmable management interfaces such as gNMI, NETCONF, and gNOI.
  • Contribute to embedded system development using real-time operating systems (Linux, QNX, VxWorks).
  • Apply C/C++ programming skills to develop high-performance switching and routing software.
  • Gain practical experience with system validation, quality assurance, and hands-on lab work in a fast-paced R&D environment.
  • Design and develop Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking software, including both control and data plane functionalities.