Role Description
Position : Customer Engineering Co-op
Number of Position(s) : 1
Duration : 3 Months
Location : Onsite – Raleigh, NC
EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS :
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar field at an accredited U.S. university.
- Build, configure, and maintain lab network systems and test environments
- Support the testing, validation, and troubleshooting of deployment configurations
- Assist with managing virtual machines and maintaining demo environments
- Contribute to the preparation, setup, and delivery of customer demonstrations
- Collaborate with engineers and learn from industry professionals in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment
- Foundational knowledge of Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking concepts
- Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities
- A curious, proactive learner with a strong interest in network technologies
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and adapt in dynamic environments
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.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.
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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 .
About Forward Deployed Engineering
Forward Deployed Engineers are embedded directly with customers to build custom solutions, integrate products into existing infrastructure, and bridge the gap between product engineering and customer success. The role combines deep technical skills with the ability to operate in client environments and translate business requirements into working software.
Originally pioneered by Palantir, the FDE model has spread across AI, enterprise SaaS, and cloud infrastructure companies. FDEs write production code, architect integrations, train customer teams, and feed product insights back to the core engineering organization. At companies like OpenAI, Salesforce, and Databricks, FDE teams are treated as elite engineering units that can ship custom solutions in days rather than quarters.
Typical FDE stack: Python, TypeScript, SQL, REST/GraphQL APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and increasingly LLM APIs and AI orchestration frameworks. Strong communication and the ability to context-switch between technical and business conversations are as important as coding ability.
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