What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Software Developer Co-op position at Nokia?
Job Description
Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 4 Months
Date: May - August, 2026
Location: On-site, Nokia campus at Sunnyvale, California, USA. Virtual work option may be considered.
EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Currently a candidate for a master’s or a bachelor's degree, Computer Science with studies focused on AI technologies or a related field with an accredited school in the US.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
As a part of our team, you will:
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.
Learn more about life at Nokia .
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.
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.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .
About The Team
Some of our benefits:
Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 4 Months
Date: May - August, 2026
Location: On-site, Nokia campus at Sunnyvale, California, USA. Virtual work option may be considered.
EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Currently a candidate for a master’s or a bachelor's degree, Computer Science with studies focused on AI technologies or a related field with an accredited school in the US.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
As a part of our team, you will:
- Apply Vertex AI technology to develop Database fault diagnostics and resolution capabilities for towards productization and field deployment efforts for MariaDB, Redis (RLEC & CVLK) and Cassandra Databases.
- Train CSF R&D teams wanting to adopt Vertex AI capability to additional CSF assets
- Introduce Vertex AI based system level fault analysis and resolution capability to Nokia CNS Care and Services and 4LS support teams and work to improve tool's quality and technical problem debugging and resolution accuracy.
- Work with a team of software engineers and/or other interns/coops developing application software and services that manage and monitor Nokia’s telecom networks.
- Develop automated tests to functionally validate the capabilities you engineer.
- Learn good design and software engineering practices under the guidance of a senior software architect.
- Understand the inner workings of Nokia’s state-of-the-art 5G telecom networks that help the world act together.
- Working experience with Vertex AI technology
- Strong programming skills, demonstrated through coursework and/or projects
- Undergraduate coursework in algorithms and data structures
- A can-do attitude towards learning new technologies and concepts
- Coursework or prior experience with computer networking
- Coursework or prior experience with big data technologies
- AI/ML experience
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.
Learn more about life at Nokia .
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.
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.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .
About The Team
Some of our benefits:
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond