Embedded BSP SW Dev EE/CompE Student

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Ottawa seeks an Embedded BSP SW Dev EE/CompE Student for a 4-month on-site internship. The role involves developing device driver software and creating tests for new hardware designs. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with a solid electronics background and programming experience, particularly in C/C++. This role provides mentorship in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Solid background in electronics.
• Experience in C/C++, ideally at the bits & bytes level.
• Completed at least two co-op work terms or equivalent paid work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop device driver software for cutting-edge router technology.
• Create the code that stresses and screens new hardware designs.
• Develop custom automation scripts to control test equipment.

Skills

Background in electronics

Programming aptitude

C/C++ experience

Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems

Developing real-time applications on Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position:Embedded BSP SW Dev EE/CompE Student
Number of Position(s):1
Duration: 4 Months
Date: Jan 5 to Apr 24, 2026
Location:Onsite (Ottawa, Canada)

The team you will be a part of

The IP Routing division leads the industry with the best Network Processor technology (FP5), QoS, parallel processing, Network Function Virtualization, and product quality. Products cover the spectrum from small CPE devices supporting a few low-speed Ethernet links to carrier-class and datacenter-class systems supporting terabits of routing capacity. Our world-leading technology enables us to offer customers 800GE and 1.6T links with unparalleled routing features.

Education Recommendations

Currently a 3rd or 4th-year candidate for a bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.

Qualifications

• A solid background in electronics
• An aptitude for programming
• Experience in C/C++, ideally at the bits & bytes level, and object-oriented programming
• Experience using a Real-Time Operating System
• Experience developing real-time applications on Linux
• Quick learning ability and comfort with technical concepts
• Have completed at least two co-op work terms, 4-month paid internships, or have equivalent paid work experience
  

It would be nice if you also had:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage tasks with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

As a student in the hardware group, you will work with a highly experienced embedded software development team specializing in hardware drivers and diagnostics. This software is used to bring up cutting-edge hardware and to create circuit tests. You will gain practical experience by developing real-time embedded software and working in the lab alongside hardware developers. In addition to a technical lead, you will be assigned a 1-to-1 mentor. This mentor will be a helpful resource for you to ask questions, express concerns, learn about Nokia/team culture and career paths, or simply chat about how you're settling in. This is an on-site position and requires your presence in the office.

As part of the team, you will:

• Develop device driver software for cutting-edge router technology
• Create the code that stresses and screens new hardware designs
• Work with factory teams to implement a production test program
• Develop custom automation scripts to control test equipment