Bell Labs Platform&ASIC Research Intern

Number of Position(s): 1

Duration: 10 Weeks 

Date: June 8 – Aug 14, 2026

Location: On-site in Murray Hill, New Jersey.
 

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Currently a candidate for a PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Engineering in VLSI and telecommunication or related field with an accredited school in the USA. 

*Highly qualified Master's degree students will be considered
 

As a part of our team, you will: 

• Work with seasoned Bell Labs researchers on the design and development of ASIC and/or proof-of-concept system platform
• Participate in a research project, work with mentor(s) to define, develop and conduct a research project
• Attend research talks in various technology areas
   

Platform and ASIC (PAR) research project will be in any of the following areas:

• Acceleration of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) models
• Digital signal processing and accelerator for 5G/6G communication systems
• Software-defined cloud-based radio access network (RAN)
• New materials/devices, e.g. Memristor, for high-performance computing or signal processing 
• Application of AI/ML in SoC and system platform design

 

You have at least TWO of the following:

• AI/ML programming frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, etc.
• Background in compiler design and advanced computer architecture
• Programming for parallel systems and/or CUDA for GPU programming.
• Software-defined networks and real-time signal processing using DSPs
• Advanced RTL development skills and fluent in HDL (Verilog, SystemVerilog, and VHDL) and/or HLS (High-level Synthesis)
• Experience in ASIC physical design: circuit layout using Cadence (Innovus, Spectre, Virtuoso) and Synopsys (VCS, ICC)
• Knowledge in gate or RTL-level design optimization, timing closure analysis, and/or mixed-signal circuit design

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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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