Customer Engineering Associate

Nokia; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia in the United States offers an early-career opportunity in Network Infrastructure. You will learn by doing across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks, contributing to scalable, reliable solutions.

You will join a collaborative team and gain hands-on experience with Fixed Networks, IP Routing and DWDM Optical Transport, working with Nokia tools and international customers to accelerate your growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as CS or engineering.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Strong English communication and willingness to learn customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and delivery of large-scale networks and services.
• Learn from experienced engineers across fixed, IP routing, and DWDM transport.

Skills

Interest in technology

Problem-solving

Working with customers

Clear communication

Teamwork

English fluency

Feedback-oriented

Initiative

Learning mindset

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Project

Visio

Job description

Start your engineering career by helping build the networks that connect the world.

At Nokia, you will work with technology that powers how people communicate, learn, and do business. This early-career opportunity gives you hands‑on experience across mobile, fixed , and cloud networks while contributing to a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

You will join an inclusive, collaborative environment where questions are encouraged, new ideas are welcomed, and you can build confidence by learning from experienced colleagues. We value curiosity, thoughtful risk‑taking, and the perspective you bring.

The team you’ll be part of

You will join Nokia’s Network Infrastructure organization, which helps expand the speed, capacity , and reliability of the networks people and businesses depend on every day. This is an opportunity to begin your career on technology with visible, global impact.

As part of the Network Infrastructure Hyperscaler Customer Engineering team , you will help design and deliver some of the world’s largest and fastest networks . You will learn alongside experienced engineers who are ready to share their knowledge, explain the “why” behind the work, and help you grow your technical and customer‑facing skills. You will gain exposure to three key technology areas: Fixed Networks , IP Routing and Switching , and DWDM Optical Transport .

From your first projects, you will contribute to the infrastructure behind the internet. Depending on your assignment, you may work with technologies such as:

• - Optical networks supporting transmission capacity of up to 96 Tb/s on a single pair of fibers
• - Fixed Networks technology, including 25 Gb/s PON access solutions
• - IP routing and switching platforms with top-end capacity of 921.6 Tb/s

What we’re looking for

You do not need to know everything on day one. We are looking for someone who is ready to learn, contribute, and grow.

• - Interest in technology, problem-solving, and working with customers
• - Motivation to work in an international company and adapt to the opportunities and challenges of digital change
• - Clear communication and teamwork skills, with fluency in English
• - Openness to seeking, receiving, and acting on feedback
• - Initiative, flexibility, and commitment
• - Analytical thinking and curiosity about how systems work
• - A desire to keep learning, developing, and growing
• - Familiarity with Microsoft tools such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and Visio
• - Willingness to use Nokia-approved AI tools, including Claude, Copilot, Cursor, and Glean, as part of your learning and work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Recent graduates and candidates beginning their careers are encouraged to apply.