AI R&D Engineer Co-op

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    Nokia

    Nokia is a global leader in connectivity, advancing fixed, mobile, and transport networks for the AI era.

    10,001+ employeesEspoo, Southern FinlandTelecommunications
    Actively hiringPaidWinter 2027Telecommunications
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    About the role#

    Join the Nokia AI team in Sunnyvale to design, build, and deploy LLM and agent-based solutions. This hands-on R&D role focuses on tool-using agents, evaluations, and real-world product development. You will have the opportunity to deliver AI systems that impact production.

    What you'll do#

    • Design, develop, and deploy advanced AI/ML models and algorithms to analyze and interpret complex data.
    • Implement machine learning models to improve applications such as search, forecasting, and text mining.
    • Develop agentic-based systems for tasks including anomaly detection and root-cause analysis.
    • Optimize machine learning models and pipelines for performance, scalability, and resource efficiency.

    What you'll need#

    • Current enrollment in a Master’s or PhD program for Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field at an accredited US school.
    • Proficiency in 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.
    • Knowledge of big data frameworks such as Spark, Kafka, and Cassandra.
    • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

    Location & details#

    • Location: Sunnyvale, California.
    • Term: Winter 2027 (January to May).
    • Duration: 4 months.
    • Modality: On-site.
    • 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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