Embedded Software Development Coop

Position: Embedded Software Development Coop

Number of Position(s): 1

Duration: 8-12 months

Date: January 2026 - August 2026

Location : Onsite in Richardson, Texas

Join our Optical Networking team and contribute to the development of real-time embedded software for next-generation coherent optical transponders (400G/800G+). You’ll gain hands-on experience working at the intersection of embedded systems, digital signal processing, and optical communications.

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS:

Currently a candidate pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with an accredited school in the United States.

• Develop and debug embedded software in C/C++ for real-time applications.
• Work with RTOS-based systems, drivers, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I²C, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Assist in hardware/software bring-up with DSPs, FPGAs, and optical components.
• Collaborate with optical, DSP, and systems engineers on integration and validation.

• Strong C/C++ programming and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of RTOS concepts and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with signal processing or communications basics.

• Motivated team player with willingness to learn.
  

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience with embedded Linux or commercial RTOS.
• Exposure to optical communications (QPSK, QAM, DWDM).
• Hands-on lab experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program