About the role#
Join the Nokia AI team in Sunnyvale for a hands-on R&D co-op position. You will work on designing, building, and deploying AI solutions, specifically focusing on tool-using agents and real-world product development. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to AI systems that impact production environments.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and deploy advanced AI and machine learning models to interpret complex data.
- Implement machine learning models for applications like search, forecasting, and text mining.
- Create agentic-based systems for tasks such as anomaly detection and root-cause analysis.
- Optimize existing machine learning models and pipelines to improve performance, scalability, and resource efficiency.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Knowledge of machine learning, optimization algorithms, and deep-learning techniques.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Familiarity with search engines, vector databases, and their underlying algorithms.
- Experience with big data frameworks including Spark, Kafka, and Cassandra.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Sunnyvale, California (On-site).
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to May 2027).
- Duration: 4 months.
- Employment: Full-time paid position.
About Nokia
Nokia provides technology for fixed, mobile, and transport networks. The company focuses on telecommunications, software, and services. It maintains headquarters in Espoo, Southern Finland. The organization operates as a public company with over 100,000 employees.
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