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Spatial computing/communications Intern

Nokia

Nokia

Marketing & Communications
United States
Posted on Nov 13, 2025

Number of Position(s): 2

Duration: 10 Weeks

Date: June to August, 2026

Location: Onsite, in Murray Hill, New Jersey.

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Currently a candidate for a PhD, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with an accredited school in the USA.


About Nokia

Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together.

We are a B2B technology innovation leader, pioneering networks that sense, think and act™, putting the world’s people, machines and devices in sync to create a more sustainable, productive and accessible future.



About the Business Group

The Strategy and Technology organization drives Nokia’s future innovation by identifying value-creation opportunities, setting a unified company vision, and developing coherent business, technology, and architecture strategies. It establishes a research foundation for new products and solutions while providing critical infrastructure to support secure and effective execution across all Nokia business units.

Nokia Bell Labs, the world-renowned industrial research arm of Nokia has pioneered breakthrough foundational technologies over the past 100 years like the transistor, laser, Unix, and solar cell - shaping modern communications, computing and connectivity. Today, it drives innovation in AI, quantum computing, 6G, and space communications, bridging groundbreaking research to real-world applications with meaningful impact on society. With ten Nobel Prizes and five Turing Awards, Nokia Bell Labs continues to define the future of technology.


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.

Some of our benefits for students in the US:
  • Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
  • Professional development events and networking opportunities
  • Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
  • Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization
  • Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
  • A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 3 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

Join Nokia Bell Labs' Modeling and Optimization Group within the AI Research Lab and explore how AI agents can understand and interact with the physical world. In this role, you'll contribute to groundbreaking research in 3D modeling, spatial computing, semantic communications, computer vision, and the application of language models to physical spaces. Working alongside leading researchers, you'll help translate fundamental insights into innovations that advance Nokia's next-generation intelligent systems.
  • Proficiency in spatial computing techniques, including Gaussian Splatting.

  • Hands-on experience in a computer vision project.

  • Strong coding skills with a focus on high-quality, maintainable code.

  • Collaborative mindset and experience working in a large team environment.

Nice-To-Have:

  • Familiarity with large language models and their applications.

  • Experience in machine learning algorithms related to computer vision.

  • Exposure to software development best practices and methodologies.


As part of our team, you will:

You will work with our research team to conduct high-quality fundamental studies and translate discoveries into impactful Nokia applications.

Likely focus areas include:

  • Advancing 3D modeling techniques for realistic representation and simulation of complex environments.

  • Exploring spatial computing methods to enable context-aware interaction between physical and digital spaces.

  • Investigating semantic communication frameworks for efficient knowledge transfer and interpretation.

  • Developing computer vision algorithms for scene interpretation, object recognition, and spatial reasoning.

  • Applying large language models to interpret, describe, and interact with physical spaces and objects.