AI R&D Engineering Co-op
Nokia
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 4 months
Dates: 11th May - 21st Aug (tentatively)
Location: Sunnyvale (On-site)
Education Recommendations:
Currently a candidate for a Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science or Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with an accredited school in the US.
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.
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- 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
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the next generation of AI-driven innovation at Nokia. As a student AI R&D Engineer, you will play a key role in researching and developing advanced AI solutions that leverage Generative AI, autonomous agents, deep learning, and machine learning to enhance a wide range of Nokia products and platforms. Your work will support critical capabilities across analytics, security, and core telecommunications technologies. You will collaborate with experienced researchers, explore new techniques, and help transform cutting-edge ideas into impactful real-world applications.
Strong knowledge of machine learning, optimization algorithms, and deep-learning techniques.
Experience with leading ML frameworks, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Familiarity with search engines, vector databases, and their underlying algorithms.
Knowledge of big data frameworks and technologies, including Spark, Kafka, and Cassandra.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
As part of our team, you will:
- Design, develop, and deploy advanced AI/ML models and algorithms to analyze and interpret complex data.
- Design and implement machine learning models to improve a wide range of applications, including search, forecasting, text mining, and more.
- Work on implementing machine learning systems for enterprise usecases such as anomaly detection, RAG, training platform, and more.
- Develop and implement agentic-based systems for a wide range of applications, including anomaly detection, root-cause analysis, and more.
- Optimize existing machine learning models and pipelines for performance, scalability, and resource efficiency.