Join Nokia's Summer Intern program 2026 to gain hands-on experience in Network Infrastructure, contributing to network engineering, telecom, and automation projects, including creating lab topologies, assisting deployments, and automating network management tasks. As an Intern, you will also review technical documentation, enhancing your technical and communication skills in network design, troubleshooting, automation, and system testing. The program runs in two one-month rounds, both at Istanbul and Ankara: 1st July to 4th August 2026 and 5th August to 1st September 2026 (20 weekdays each), giving you a focused, comprehensive learning experience to strengthen both your technical and professional capabilities. Please note that a survey regarding the internship application process will be sent to your email address within one week of your application; we kindly request that you complete it as soon as possible upon receipt.
ResponsibilitiesCreate lab topologies and documentation; review and validate technical documents to ensure accuracy.
Assist with various activities, including deployment, integration, and acceptance testing.
Get involved in network automation projects to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues.
Assist in the development of scripts and tools for automating network management tasks.
Conduct performance analysis and suggest improvements for network infrastructure.
You have:
Current enrolment in a BS (3rd, 4th, and 5th grade): Telecom/ Network / Computer & Software Engineering / Electronics and Communication / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Data Engineering
Excellent English skills: both verbal and written
For Network Departments: Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts
For Software Departments: Familiarity in at least one of the programming languages (Python, PHP, Java, JavaScript, etc)
Basic understanding of database engines (MySQL, Oracle etc.)
Basic understanding of virtualisation technologies, cloud computing concepts
Familiar with Linux/Unix systems (Redhat, CentOS, etc)
It would be nice if you also had:
Strong desire to learn & develop himself/herself professionally
Excellent verbal & written communication skill
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