AI/ML Systems Research Intern
Nokia Bell Labs is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era, advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. They are seeking an AI/ML Systems Research Intern to design and implement state-of-the-art AI/ML decentralized systems while validating and evaluating implementations in their labs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement state-of-the-art AI/ML decentralized systems
- Validate and evaluate your implementation in our cutting-edge labs
- Interface, explore, and learn from the experts
Skills
- Currently a candidate for a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Math, Artificial Intelligence, or related field at an accredited school in the USA
- Expertise in deep learning fundamentals, including large language models and agent-based systems, and experience with training, deploying, and/or profiling models
- Experience in principled systems design and development
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and effectively communicate findings
- Strong publication record in top-tier AI and systems conferences
- Familiarity with large-scale model inference and optimization, as well as experience in LLM reasoning, prompt engineering, and resource-constrained computation
- Experience managing GPU or accelerator resources, optimizing performance, and benchmarking across different hardware environments
- A solid understanding of AI infrastructure design and inference workflows—such as KV-cache management, batching, and offloading
- Knowledge of computational graph representations (e.g., ONNX, MLIR, XLA, TorchScript) and model optimization frameworks (e.g., TensorRT, TVM)
- Experience working with heterogeneous accelerator ecosystems (e.g., TPUs, AMD ROCm GPUs) or parallelizing compilers
- Understanding of distributed or edge inference systems (e.g., Ray Serve, DeepSpeed-Inference, vLLM), with familiarity in blockchain technologies, smart contracts, or wireless networking protocols (Wi-Fi, 3GPP, Bluetooth)
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
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