Transport Network Arch. Research Intern

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.

As part of our team, you will:
 

• Work with members of the Bell labs Network Architecture Research team
   
• Define and implement software that solves cloud and networking problems 
   
• Implement proof of concept demonstrations 
   
• Leverage open-source and cloud software solutions  

• Strong programming skills: e.g., Python, C++, and similar
   
• Knowledge of communication networks 
   

• Knowledge of cloud computing, e.g., tools like Kubernetes and Docker

Nice to have:

• Experience with programming switches and network interface cards for custom functionality

• Experience with training and inference of large language models

• Knowledge of packet and optical transport networks

• An understanding of AI/ML methodologies
   

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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.



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