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Bell Labs AI-RAN Research Intern

Nokia

Nokia

Software Engineering, Data Science
United States
Posted on Dec 16, 2025
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Number of Position(s): 1

Duration: 10 Weeks

Date: Jun-Aug, 2026

Location: On-site, in Murray Hill, NJ

Education Recommendations:

Currently a candidate pursuing a PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Communications Engineering, 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 the Network Architecture Research team at Nokia Bell Labs and contribute to an end-to-end view of modern communication networks, spanning mobile and fixed access, IP and optical transport, and cloud technologies. You will work alongside industry-leading researchers who are shaping the future of human experience through disruptive innovation and advanced research.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct fast-paced research and derive actionable insights

  • Proficiency in programming, particularly Python, along with experience using widely adopted libraries such as PyTorch and TensorFlow

  • Solid foundational knowledge of communication theory and the principles of artificial intelligence

Nice to have:

  • Hands-on experience with digital twinning, 3D rendering and analysis tools or frameworks (e.g., Carla, Blender or similar platforms)

  • Understanding of semantic and goal-oriented communication principles

  • Practical expertise in training and evaluating advanced neural network models

  • Familiarity with radio access network operations, including physical (PHY), medium access control (MAC) and higher-layer protocols

As part of our team, you will:

  • Work with members of the Bell labs Network Architecture Research team
  • Define and implement software that solves Digital Twins and AI for RAN solutions
  • Implement demonstrations of the developed solutions
  • Leverage open-source and cloud software solutions
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