Duration: 5 months / Flexible 

• Target start date: Spring 2026 / Flexible 

• Educational recommendations: Current M.Sc. or B.Sc. students in relevant areas 

• Location: Espoo & Tampere, Finland 

Your responsibilities

As part of the team, your tasks could include: 

• Assisting in SoC component design, development, and verification
• Supporting SoC modeling, simulation, and model integration for functional validation
• Assisting in SoC software development, integration, and co-validation
• Contributing to pre- and post-silicon testing and validation
• Utilizing industry-standard design tools and methodologies
• Aiding in technical documentation and process improvement

Your skills and experience

• Current M.Sc. or B.Sc. students in relevant areas
• You are fluent in English (written & spoken)

For System-on-Chip (SoC) L1 ASIC, Validation and SoC SW related tasks, you have at least some of the following skills:

• Programming, Signal Processing, Wireless Communication, Digital Design/Verification, System Design, High-level Synthesis, ML, Logic Synthesis, GIT
• SoC design and verification tools (VHDL, System-Verilog)
• SoC related embedded SW and scripting languages (C, C++, Python, SystemC)

Please send your application in English latest by the 13th of February 2026. If your interests and skills match, we will invite you for an interview during the application period. 

Kindly note that to be able to work as a trainee in Nokia Finland, you must hold active student status and be located in Finland since international relocation support is not available for trainee positions. Please also note that Nokia Finland trainee salaries are purely based on the study credits.

Why we're awesome

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Our Finland locations offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and a smooth onboarding process. On-site gyms are available for employees, and a dedicated "Your Buddy" will guide you throughout your onboarding journey. Healthcare services are provided through Mehiläinen, while Nokia ensures additional support with life insurance and round-the-clock access to a Personal Support Service. Employees also enjoy perks such as Edenred benefit vouchers.

See you in Summer 2026!

We’re open to trainees seeking boundless networking opportunities. At Nokia Finland we hire hundreds of trainees for the summer season, and each year, we welcome around 500 trainees across our three sites (Espoo, Tampere, and Oulu). Our Summer Trainee campaign is truly an outstanding opportunity for you to gain valuable skills and a firsthand experience of what it's like to work at Nokia. A trainee experience at Nokia Finland is an unforgettable journey that helps you grow your career path.

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About Us

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. 

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.