AI/ML Intern
Nokia
Number of positions: 1
Duration: 10 weeks
Date: June - August, 2026
Location: Hybrid in Dallas, TX
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Currently a candidate pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with an accredited university in the USA.
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
Join us as an ML/AI Intern and help build AI‑driven workflows that transform how large‑scale messaging systems are analyzed and troubleshot. You’ll dive into real platform data, prototype intelligent models, and craft Python‑powered micro‑services alongside senior engineers to turn complex operational challenges into smart, automated solutions. Step into a role where your ideas can shape the future of intelligent systems.
- Familiarity with SW programming for AI Agentic frameworks and data analytics
- Strong grasp of algorithms and data structures, and the capability to apply them to solve practical, real-world challenges efficiently.
- A proactive, inquisitive mindset paired with a can-do attitude toward learning new technologies, tools, and concepts in a dynamic environment.
It would be nice if you had:
- Exposure to AI / Machine Learning through coursework, projects, research, hackathons, or personal initiatives
- Experience with data processing pipelines or big-data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, streaming frameworks)
- Familiarity with distributed systems concepts and cloud-native technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Ability to analyze problems, design experiments, evaluate performance, and debug complex system behavior
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical ideas clearly
- Design and prototype AI-assisted or agent-based workflows to automate analysis, validation, or troubleshooting of messaging systems
- Analyze messaging and platform data (logs, metrics, events) to identify patterns, anomalies, or performance issues using Python and data analytics techniques
- Build proof-of-concept AI/ML models or heuristics to enhance reliability, scalability, or observability of messaging solutions
- Develop Python scripts or micro-services to process data, generate insights, or integrate with existing platforms and APIs
- Collaborate with senior engineers to translate real operational problems into AI-driven solutions, document findings, and present results