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 Company Overview Nokia Bell Labs provides innovative technologies that underpin communications networks & shape society. It was founded in 1925, and is headquartered in Nokia, Western Finland, FIN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is