AI Assisted Software Development Co-op

**Job Description** * Note: No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship is available for this position. ** **Number of Position(s)** : 1 **Duration** : 4 months **Dates** : January 2027 - May 2027, full-time **Location:** Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA **EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS:** Currently a candidate pursing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or a related field with an accredited school in the United States. **How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn** * Develop and enhance AI workflows, features, and services under the guidance of senior engineers. * Implement AI-assisted software development capabilities, including agent workflows, code generation, testing, and documentation automation. * Support the development of reusable templates, frameworks, and best practices for Agentic PDLC, AI-SDLC, B-MAD, and modern software engineering processes. * Develop integrations with development toolchains, CI/CD systems, repositories, issue management platforms, and AI services. * Build and maintain automation for requirements management, design reviews, coding, testing, security scanning, and release readiness verification. * Create dashboards, metrics, and reporting capabilities to measure engineering productivity and AI adoption. * Develop and maintain technical documentation, tutorials, onboarding materials, and knowledge assets. * Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, implementation, testing, and code reviews. * Support proof-of-concept initiatives evaluating emerging AI engineering technologies and autonomous development workflows. * Collaborate with product, support, SRE, and development teams to identify and implement productivity improvements. * Demonstrate flexibility to collaborate across time zones as needed to support business requirements. **Key Skills And Experience** * Basic programming skills in Python and Go, with experience applying software development practices through academic coursework, internships, research, or personal projects. * Interest in Generative AI, AI agents, large language models (LLMs), automation, and modern software engineering methodologies, including B-MAD, Loop Engineering, and AI-PDLC/AI-SDLC frameworks. * Familiarity with cloud-native technologies, Linux environments, Git-based version control, and container platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes is preferred. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a diverse, global team environment. **About Us** **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 for students in the US : * Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life * Professional development events and networking opportunities * Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations * Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization * Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development * A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond **Disclaimer for US/Canada** Nokia maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role. **All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 3 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.**