KPN’s Mobile Networks organization is comprised of two departments: Mobile Core and Mobile Access. The Mobile Core team is responsible for the technologies that manage and control the network, including service provisioning and user authentication. The Mobile Access team ensures optimal user experience through robust coverage and capacity, achieved via our radio network. This team is involved in the design, construction, maintenance, planning, and optimization of our radio infrastructure.

You will be assigned an internal mentor within the team where your graduation project will be conducted. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to gain insights and experience by observing other departments within the Mobile Networks organization.

In 2025, KPN’s mobile network was recognized as the best in the Netherlands and achieved the highest score ever recorded globally. This achievement is the result of the continuous efforts of our network teams, who work tirelessly to improve and innovate our infrastructure. To maintain this level of excellence, we are constantly seeking talented individuals who can contribute to our mission including students interested in researching the future of telecommunications, IT, AI, and other fields related to mobile networks.

A selection of your tasks as a graduation intern: 

• You assist in building dashboards in PowerBI and Grafana; 
• You analyze and visualize complex data sets; 
• You contribute to determining the right indicators to monitor and the appropriate thresholds for alarms; 
• You apply AI for tasks such as Anomaly Detection on network performance; 
• You present your results to various departments to ensure they are incorporated into the business process. 

We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial, curious, and critically thinking attitude. In addition, you recognize yourself in the following: 

• You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in fields such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Science, or similar IT/Data-related studies. 
• You speak and write English, and optionally Dutch. 
• You enjoy working collaboratively, but can also work independently and take responsibility. 
• You are available for at least three months and can work 2 days a week in the office in Rotterdam. 
• You reside in the Netherlands. 

• A monthly internship allowance of €600 based on full-time participation
• Opportunities to engage in activities and collaborate with fellow interns and colleagues
• The potential for employment at KPN upon successful completion of the internship
• A hybrid working environment: 2 days in the office, 3 days remote
• A laptop for both internship and academic use
• Travel reimbursement for train or car if you do not have a student public transport card
• Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals
• Access to an extensive network of experts at KPN who are eager to share their knowledge and connections

We have a strong belief in the power of technology made even more impactful through human interaction. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, please contact our recruiter Julie Kleijzen at +31 6 33 04 99 52 or via [email protected]. Please note that applications submitted via email will not be processed. Kindly express your interest through the application button.

At KPN, we believe in smart collaboration and collective success. Therefore, acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.