Deep Packet Inspection QA Student

Job Description

Position: Deep Packet Inspection QA Student

Number of Position(s): 3

Duration: 4+ Months

Date: Jan. 5 - April 24, 2026

Location: On-site

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Currently a candidate for a master’s degree, or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

As a part of our team, you will:

• Contribute as an integral member of the Application Assurance team, working on leading-edge application identification technology.
• Verify the various detection mechanisms used to identify popular applications.
• Develop automated test cases to validate new application signatures using a Linux-based regression environment.
• Work closely with testers and developers to identify, report, and resolve software defects.
• Monitor, debug, and improve the automated regression coverage and testing tools.
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

• Hands-on experience with Linux-based systems.
• Knowledge of computer networking protocols (i.e., TCP/IP).
• Excellent software development skill set including programming/scripting, debugging, and usage of source control (i.e, Git).
• A strong passion for quality, obsessive attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Quick learner, self-starter, and able to work independently.
  
  

It would be nice if you also had:

• Wireshark experience
  
  

About Us

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

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

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
  
  

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s 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.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
  
  

The above benefits exclude students. 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 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

About The Team

The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.