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 position focuses on tool-using agents, evaluations, and real-world product development. You will have the opportunity to contribute to production-impacting AI systems.
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 like search, forecasting, and text mining.
- Develop 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 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 and technologies, 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: 4 months (January to May 2027).
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.
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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