Data Science Trainee

Join our experienced team in Espoo, Finland, and gain valuable experience in developing and optimizing NLP and LLM models, curating and training data pipelines, and experimenting with cutting-edge AI technologies to deliver impactful, scalable solutions. This internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to real-world projects and collaborate with a global team of professionals.

Position: Data Science Trainee
Duration: 3 Months (with option to extend)
Date: Late August to the end of November, 2025
Location: Hybrid in Espoo, Finland

• Develop and maintain scalable and efficient models for NLP/LLM systems
• Optimize existing pipelines for curation, training, and evaluation efficiency
• Conduct experiments and prototype new ideas to advance our AI models
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions
• Prepare and present findings and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Currently a candidate for a Master’s or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field with an accredited school in Finland
• Experience in data science, specifically with NLP, search, recsys (either one is fine)
• Proficiency in ML/NLP frameworks such as HuggingFace, Spacy, NLTK, etc
• Experience with data curation, model training, benchmark evaluations, etc. for NLP/LLM models
• Excellent communication skills and team player attitude

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer
 
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.