Cloud & Portfolio Incubation Intern

Job Description:

Duration: 10 Weeks
Date: June - Aug, 2026
Location: On-site in Naperville, IL.

The team you'll be part of
Cloud and Network Services - Portfolio Innovation Incubation
As Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software, automation, and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.
  
Education Recommendations

Currently a candidate for a bachelor's degree or master's in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, etc. or a related field with an accredited school in the US.

As part of our team, you will:
* Learn and apply emerging technologies and techniques focused on automation and simplification.
* Utilize modern software development practices, including GitOps and CI/CD-based deployment methodologies.
* Engage with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team and observe how they approach and resolve complex technical challenges

Candidate Requirements:

* Experience programming in Python, including writing, testing, and troubleshooting code.
* Practical exposure to networking concepts, particularly TCP/IP.
* Strong communication skills that support effective collaboration and clear information sharing.
* A "can-do" attitude and a willingness to go beyond the obvious in pursuing creative solutions to problems.
* The ability to learn, both from structured material and through self-driven research.
Ideally, you also have:
* Experience using source code control, preferably git
* Solid presentation skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver clear, well-organized content.
* Exposure to CI/CD and/or GitOps practices, workflows, or automation methods