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Networking Research Intern

Nokia

Nokia

United States
Posted on Dec 4, 2025

Number of positions: 1

Duration: 10 weeks

Dates: June - August, 2026

Location: On-site, Murray Hill, NJ, USA

Education Recommendation

Currently a candidate for a doctoral degree as a full-time student in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school in the US.


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.



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.

This is a great opportunity to join Nokia Bell Labs Core Research, where we challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We value creativity, original thinking, and a passion for building technologies that make a meaningful impact. If you bring curiosity, innovation, and a drive to explore new frontiers, we look forward to welcoming your strengths to our team.
  • Strong knowledge of network systems and/or applications of Machine Learning

  • Experience in building network systems

  • Deep Knowledge of RDMA, P4, DPDK, and DOCA technologies

  • Passion for research and keen interest in contributing to the development of technologies for building the next generation of networks.

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Skills in/experience with

  • eBPF, virtual switches, SDN protocols.


At Nokia Bell Labs Core Research we are constantly challenging the status quo and relentlessly pushing boundaries. We admire the talent to create. We embrace unique ideas and cultivate passion for building things that matter. If you embody any of those qualities, we look forward to adding your unique abilities to our team.

As part of our team, you will:

Contribute to Nokia Bell Labs Core Research -- a team that leads innovative research focused on the current Nokia Business Group Portfolio for both short and long-term excellence and will drive the future portfolio for Nokia.

Our research will enable commercialization through the Nokia Business Groups in our current markets through areas of expertise in:

  • Data center networks for AI applications

  • Expertise in RDMA technologies and their uses

  • Expertise in P4 programming and its uses

  • Network fabric for XR applications, Edge Computing

  • Software Defined Networking