In our research lab, we are exploring how software build technologies can be leveraged to enhance the security of Nokia products and our internal processes. To achieve this, we typically develop functional research prototypes and assets to demonstrate and evaluate our hypotheses.

In this internship, you will explore how to tackle a common challenge in modern software development: projects often rely on open-source libraries that occasionally contain vulnerabilities. Yet, many of these libraries include code that is never actually used. To achieve this, we need new software tools that automatically analyze dependencies and remove unused code, helping developers reduce the attack surface and avoid irrelevant vulnerability alerts. The outcome: leaner, safer builds and fewer false positives in security scans.

As an intern in this hands-on software development role, you will contribute to building and/or extending one of our existing or new software research prototypes. This involves enhancing existing software assets, creating new ones, and integrating and testing them end-to-end. Your work will not only validate our research but also improve the usability and functionality of our prototypes. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to present your contributions both within and outside the team.

Duration: flexible, to be agreed. Can be combined with a Master Thesis.

• Student enrolled in a Master of Computer Science/Engineering in a Belgian university

• Strong programming skills in at least one language: Python, C/C++, Go Lang, Rust, JavaScript/Typescript

• Some knowledge about compilers and interpreters is a plus

• Familiarity with open-source software and tooling, including linters and code minimizers

This is an unpaid internship for Master students.

• You will first get familiar with the selected research prototype you will be asked to work on, to understand its current capabilities, goals, and scope.

• You will make a proposal on how you would implement the requested new features into the application; this will be an iterative process with the team

• You implement, integrate and test the new features, and ensure the functionality and reliability

• You will document the developed features and show the team on how to use/modify them