Network Systems Summer Intern

Number of Position(s): 2
Duration: 10 weeks
Date: June 1 - August 7, 2026
Location: On-site, in Murray Hill, New Jersey.

 

 

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field at an accredited school in the United States.

 

As a part of our team, you will be involved in the following key activities:

 

• Design next-generation (6G and beyond) systems based on 3GPP, AI-RAN, and O-RAN architectures.
• Apply machine learning techniques to optimize cellular network performance.
• Develop service-aware and network-application co-optimization solutions for beyond-connectivity use cases.
• Implement innovative algorithms and prototypes in real-world systems such as OpenAirInterface.
• Perform hands-on testing, validation, and performance benchmarking in lab environments.
• Document findings through publications at top-tier venues and contributions to patents.

One or more of the following must-have skill-sets:

 

• Deep expertise in 3GPP architectures, protocol layers, and interfaces, with hands-on systems implementation experience.
• Strong background in applying AI/ML techniques to network optimization, control, or management.
• Established publication record demonstrating impactful research contributions.

It would be nice if you also had:

 

• Proven research experience with measurable results and contributions to advanced wireless systems.
• Ability to anticipate emerging research trends and identify high-impact directions for future work.

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