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Nokia Bell Labs · 10 hours ago

AI/ML Intern

New Providence, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Nokia Bell Labs is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era, focusing on advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. The AI/ML Intern will contribute to innovative AI and Machine Learning systems, particularly in MLOps, and gain hands-on experience in developing next-generation AI solutions.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to a Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) platform, which supports state-of-the-art training and inference features with a focus on sustainable MLOps practices

Contribute to a GenAI and AI/ML systems

Work on advanced AI/ML systems with a focus on next-generation model training, high-performance inference, and intelligent workload orchestration across heterogeneous compute environments

Build and optimize LLM-based systems, designing distributed inference workflows across cloud, edge, RAN, or vehicular platforms

Explore how workload characteristics, model behavior, and system conditions influence latency, throughput, and efficiency

Contribute to experimental prototypes, performance analysis, and cross-cluster or multi-tier execution frameworks that support emerging AI applications

Address reliability, observability, and interpretability aspects of AI-enabled network operations, including system modeling and inference-time interventions for multimodal transformers

Collaborate with experienced researchers to investigate real-world constraints such as resource heterogeneity, network dynamics, mobility, and performance variability

Qualification

Advanced AI/ML systemsBuilding LLM-based systemsProgramming in PythonPyTorchTransformer architecturesExposure to distributed systemsC++ experienceGoJava experienceLinux/Unix environmentsContainersOrchestration toolsDesign experimentsAnalyze performanceVLLMSGLangTGITensorRT-LLMDeepSpeedRay

Required

Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school in the US

Advanced AI/ML systems with a focus on next-generation model training

Building and optimizing LLM-based systems

Strong programming ability in Python

Solid fundamentals in computer systems, networking, and Linux/Unix environments

Experience with PyTorch and modern ML tooling

Understanding of deep learning, specifically Transformer architectures

Ability to design experiments, analyze performance, and debug complex system interactions

Preferred

Experience with C++, Go, or Java is a plus

Familiarity with HuggingFace ecosystem

Exposure to distributed systems, containers, and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience with vLLM, SGLang, TGI, TensorRT-LLM, llama.cpp, DeepSpeed, or Ray

Benefits

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