Student Intern - Research

Nokia, a global leader in connectivity and communications, has been shaping the future of networks for over a century. With a strong focus on research and innovation, Nokia Bell Labs drives breakthroughs in AI, wireless technologies, and next‑generation computing architectures. The company’s culture blends scientific rigor with entrepreneurial spirit, offering employees the chance to work on problems that impact billions of users worldwide.

Nokia’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning makes it an attractive destination for fresh talent looking to grow in a cutting‑edge environment.

The Student Intern – Research role is based in the Bell Labs Platform ASIC Research lab in Bangalore. This 6‑month internship is designed for Ph.D. or M.S. candidates who are passionate about energy‑efficient AI, neuromorphic computing, and hardware‑software co‑design. Interns will collaborate directly with senior researchers to explore novel accelerator concepts, prototype algorithms in Python and C, and evaluate trade‑offs between performance, power, and area.

The experience offers a rare glimpse into early‑stage research that can shape future intelligent wireless systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate research ideas for energy‑efficient compute in AI‑driven wireless communication systems.
• Study and evaluate neuromorphic computing approaches for wireless workloads.
• Develop experimental prototypes, models, and benchmarks using Python and C.
• Explore accelerator concepts, including RISC‑V‑based acceleration, custom instruction extensions, and hardware/software co‑design.
• Contribute to Verilog implementations, micro‑architecture exploration, or architecture‑level design studies.
• Compare conventional AI compute techniques with low‑power, event‑driven, approximate, or neuromorphic methods.
• Design and run experiments, analyse results, and iterate on research hypotheses independently.
• Document findings and present them to the Bell Labs research team.
• Assist in preparing research papers or internal technical reports.
• Stay updated with the latest literature in AI, wireless communications, and energy‑efficient hardware.

Tech Stack: Python, C, Verilog/SystemVerilog, RISC‑V ISA, FPGA/ASIC design tools, Linux, Git, MATLAB (optional), and simulation frameworks such as Gem5 or VCS.

Growth Path: Successful interns may be offered full‑time research positions, Ph.D. fellowships, or roles in Nokia’s advanced hardware teams. The exposure to cutting‑edge research, publication opportunities, and mentorship from world‑renowned scientists accelerates career progression in both academia and industry.

Why Join Nokia? Nokia provides a collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment where interns can contribute to real research that influences global standards. The company offers flexible working schemes, well‑being programs, mentorship networks, and a strong emphasis on personal and professional development.

Being part of Nokia Bell Labs means working at the forefront of AI‑enabled wireless technology, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a global community of innovators.