Wi-Fi CoE Research Co-op
Position Title: Wi-Fi CoE Research Coop
Number of Position(s): 2
Duration: 4 months
Date: September 2025 - December 2025
Location: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA
EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Currently a candidate pursuing a Ph.D. or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field at an accredited U.S. university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Address a technical challenge related to Wi-Fi 8 standardization currently being developed in IEEE 802.11bn or as part of Nokia's Wi-Fi 9 research.
- Research, develop, and evaluate innovative solutions to advance wireless communication standards
- Collaborate closely with and receive mentorship from an experienced researcher and standardization delegate
- Contribute to ongoing efforts in shaping the future of Wi-Fi technology through standardization work
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Familiarity with IEEE 802.11 standard up to IEEE 802.11be
- Strong programming skills, preferably C++
- Strong wireless research background either in MAC or PHY
- Experience with Wi-Fi system and/or link simulations
- Familiarity with AI/ML tools is a plus
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.
About the Team
Nokia Technologies is licensing Nokia intellectual property, including patents, technologies, and the Nokia brand, building on Nokia’s continued innovation and decades of R&D leadership in technologies deployed in virtually all connected
devices used today. Come join us and make an impact!