Internship - Junior Software Engineer C++ (Remote)

About the Role

At Nokia, we are excited to offer an opportunity for a Junior Software Engineer C++ internship that allows you to work remotely while contributing to the development of cutting-edge software functionalities for 5G and 6G telecom products. As an intern, you’ll play a vital role in the full software development lifecycle — from specifications and coding to testing and validation. This is your chance to be hands-on in building the future of mobile networks.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ software components, writing clean and efficient code aligned with modern C++ standards.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development, contributing to system design discussions, architectural decisions, and regular code reviews.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues, optimizing performance and memory usage in multithreaded or distributed environments.
• Implement and maintain unit and integration tests, ensuring software quality, reliability, and smooth CI/CD workflows.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (QA, Integration, System Design) and stay up to date with modern C++ practices, proposing continuous improvements.

Requirements

• Active Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related technical field.
• Good knowledge of modern C++ (C++17+), OOP, templates, and STL.
• Basic experience in software development, debugging, and fundamental multithreading/memory management concepts.
• Comfortable working in Linux and familiar with tools like Git/Gerrit, CMake/Make, and unit testing frameworks.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of telecom protocols, networking (TCP/UDP/IP), or 5G/cloud-native concepts is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and how they can be applied in automation, analytics, or software optimization.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative Agile teams.

What We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes.
• Private health and life insurance and annual reimbursement for dental/eyeglasses/lenses costs.
• Paid vacation (24+ days) and 2 annual bonuses (Christmas and Easter).
• Sports, wellness, and culture reimbursements, including monthly support for activities, kindergarten, and after-school expenses.
• Meal tickets and reimbursement for transportation for daily commute.
• Referral bonus for referring qualified candidates.
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs).