Nokia Bell Labs
Nokia Bell Labs

Research Intern

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Bangalore
Posted 2/6/2026
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Job Overview

Role: Research Intern (Wireless & AI) Location: Bangalore, Karnataka Experience: Freshers (Enrolled Students) Qualification: M.E / M.Tech / M.Sc / PhD Key Skills: Wireless Comm, AI/ML, Python, C++, SDR, 5G/6G

Job Description

For the Nokia Internship 2026 program, Bell Labs is looking for a research intern to work on AI-driven wireless communications. You will collaborate with a global team to prototype AI-native 6G networks using software-defined radios (SDR), open-source cellular stacks, and GPU-accelerated edge AI platforms.

The role offers hands-on experience in developing and deploying ML-based wireless components, conducting Over-the-Air (OTA) experiments, and contributing to real-time prototypes alongside top researchers.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Research Intern at Nokia Bell Labs, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Prototyping: Developing functionalities in a machine-learning-based next-generation wireless networks prototyping framework.
  • AI/ML Deployment: Optimizing and deploying AI/ML models on GPU/accelerated edge devices.
  • SDR Operations: Configuring and operating SDR (Software Defined Radio) hardware for baseband processing and OTA experiments.
  • Research: Designing experiments investigating AI-native waveforms, channel estimation, and adaptive communication schemes.
  • Collaboration: Collaborating with Radio Systems researchers to merge wireless communications with embedded systems.

Skills and Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Nokia Internship 2026, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Educational Background: Enrolment in a Master’s or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related disciplines.
  • Mandatory Technical Skills:
    • Solid foundation in Wireless Communications and computer networks.
    • Strong programming skills in Python and C++.
    • Comfortable working with Linux, embedded devices, and open-source projects.
  • Preferred Skills (Nice to have):
    • Understanding of 4G/5G NR PHY/MAC procedures.
    • Experience deploying ML models on embedded GPU platforms.
    • Familiarity with RF calibration and real-world OTA testing.
    • Contributions to open-source projects or peer-reviewed research.
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About the Company

Nokia Bell Labs is the world-renowned industrial research arm of Nokia. Over its 90-year history, Bell Labs has invented many of the foundational technologies that underpin information and communications networks and all digital devices and systems. Joining Bell Labs means collaborating with a global team at the intersection of radio systems and machine learning to define the future of connectivity.