Platform & ASIC Research Intern

Position: Platform & ASIC Research Intern
Number of Position(s): 2
Duration: 10 Weeks
Date: June 2 – August 8, 2025
Location: Hybrid (New Providence, New Jersey)

Education Recommendations

Currently a candidate for a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Engineering in VLSI and telecommunication or related field with an accredited school in the US.

*Highly qualified Master's students will be considered

As part of our team, you will:

• Work with seasoned Bell Labs researchers on the design and development of ASIC and/or proof-of-concept platforms.
• Participate in a research project, work with a mentor(s) to define, develop, and conduct a research project, also can attend research talks in various technology areas.
• Platform and ASIC research project will be in any of the following areas:
  • Machine Learning Acceleration
  • Digital signal processing and accelerator for 5G/6G communication systems
  • Cloud-based radio access network
  • Technologies for high-performance and scalable System-on-Chip design
  • Application of new devices, e.g., memristor

What is Nokia looking for from me: (at least one of the below)

• Advanced RTL development skills and fluent in HDL (SystemVerilog and VHDL) and/or HLS (High-level Synthesis)
• Experience in ASIC physical design tools: Cadence (Innovus, Spectre, Virtuoso) and Synopsys (VCS, ICC)
• Knowledge in micro-architecture, gate or RTL-level design optimization, timing closure analysis, and/or mixed-signal circuit design
• Experience with AI/ML development environment and tools, e.g. ONNX, Tensorflow, PyTorch
• Advanced programming skills in C/C++, Python, MATLAB, etc.
• Background in compiler, operating system, and kernel-level embedded software programming for parallel systems

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.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.(Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.