Data Science Co-op/Intern

Nokia; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Nokia is offering a data science co-op/internship in Ottawa, Canada. The program spans 4 months, with hybrid work arrangements shaping collaboration across global engineering teams.

We seek candidates pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or college diploma in data science or related fields, with strong Python and AI tool proficiency. You will design AI-powered applications, collaborate with engineering teams, and develop APIs and automation tools using Python and AI-assisted platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong programming in Python and software development basics.
• Knowledge of Generative AI concepts including LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, AI agents.
• Experience with AI-assisted dev tools (Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot).
• Understanding of data analytics, statistics, data modeling, and visualization.
• Good analytical, communication, collaboration, and learning skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate AI-powered apps using LLMs, RAG, and automation.
• Collaborate with engineers to analyze workflows and identify automation opportunities.
• Develop apps, APIs, and automation tools with Python and AI-assisted platforms.
• Analyze data to generate dashboards, reports, and insights for decisions.
• Participate in Agile processes, design reviews, AI adoption initiatives.

Skills

Python

Generative AI

AI-assisted development tools

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in a relevant technical discipline

College diploma (in a related field)

Tools

Cursor AI

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Position: Data Science Co-op/Intern
Number of Position(s): 3
Duration: 4 Months
Date: January 4, 2027 - April 30, 2027
Location: Hybrid in Ottawa, CANADA

Education Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or a College diploma, at an accredited Canadian university or college in a relevant technical discipline. Preferred fields of study include Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, or other related programs.

You will:

• Design, develop, and evaluate AI-powered applications leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and intelligent workflow automation technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze workflows, identify automation opportunities, and translate business requirements into practical AI-driven solutions.
• Develop software applications, APIs, and automation tools using Python and AI-assisted development platforms such as Cursor AI and GitHub Copilot.
• Analyze engineering and operational data to generate reports, dashboards, visualizations, and actionable insights that support data-driven decision making.
• Participate in Agile development activities, design reviews, AI adoption initiatives, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions across global engineering teams.

You must have:

• Strong programming experience in Python and familiarity with software development, automation frameworks, APIs, and application design principles.
• Knowledge of Generative AI concepts, including Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, and agentic workflows.
• Experience using modern AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms to improve software development productivity.
• Understanding of data analytics, statistics, data modeling, and visualization techniques obtained through academic coursework, projects, or practical experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and continuous learning skills with a demonstrated interest in AI and automation technologies.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience building AI-powered applications using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar technologies.
• Exposure to AI guardrails, LLM evaluation, observability, tracing, monitoring solutions, and AI application lifecycle management practices.
• Experience with enterprise application development, dashboards and visualization platforms (Grafana, Splunk, Power BI), Git-based development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, or participation in hackathons, research projects, or AI-related extracurricular activities.

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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.

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