Job Information
NOKIA Bell Labs Math & Algorithms Intern in New Providence, New Jersey
Position: Bell Labs Math & Algorithms Intern
Number of Position(s): 5
Duration: 10 Weeks
Date: June 2 to Aug 8, 2025
Location: Hybrid
The team you'll be part of
Mathematics and Algorithms Group
We're a team of applied mathematicians and computer scientists working on machine learning fundamentals as well as applications to communication systems and services. Our research spans information/communication theory, mechanisms for self-organizing networks, and AI/ML in services including the development of deep language models.
Education Recommendations
Currently, a candidate for a Ph.D. degree in communication theory, machine learning, or optimization with a minimum of a master's degree or equivalent in computer science, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, operations research, computational physics or chemistry, and other related STEM subjects with an accredited school in the US.
We have 3 teams who will host interns in the summer. As an intern in any teams A1, A2 or A3 (see below), you will:
- Work collaboratively with a mentor or mentors to solve a research problem in one of the areas listed below.
- Meet regularly with your mentor to review progress and work on the problem.
- Digest research literature, and prove analytical results.
- Carry out and analyze analytical results or simulation-based experiments.
We expect you to have:
- Strong analytical skills
- Clear written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to carry out independent research
For A1 team, it would be necessary for you to have a good background in
- Wireless communication theory
- Convex optimization and related topics
- High-level programming languages (Python and/or MATLAB)
- Modern machine learning methods
- Machine learning packages (Pytorch, TensorFlow, etc)
- Published research in a scientific conferences or journals
For the A2-A3 team, it would be necessary for you to have
- Deep understanding of machine learning and associated concepts (features, dimensionality reduction, embedding, autoencoders, etc.)
- A good understanding of deep learning algorithms and neural network architectures
- Experience with deep learning computing frameworks/tools such as PyTorch or Tensorflow
- Strong familiarity with LLMs and VLM
Interns are encouraged to engage in the writing of final results for scientific conferences.
Come create the technology that helps the world act together
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work
What we offer
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.
Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer
Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:
- One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
- Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
- Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.
Additional Information
US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.