Bell Labs Robotics Research Intern

Position: Bell Labs Robotics Research Summer Internship
Number of Positions(s): 3
Duration: 10 weeks
Date: Jun-Aug 2025
Location: Onsite, Murray Hill, NJ.

You will be doing cutting-edge and exciting work in a passionate, cross-disciplinary, and collaborative team. You will build your ideas from the drawing board and drive towards bringing them to the final product by building prototypes. Candidates with a passion for and skills related to communication, perception, planning, and control in drones and/or ground robots are invited to apply.

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Currently a candidate for a  Ph.D, Master’s, Bachelor’s degree, or diploma in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field within an accredited school in the US.

As a part of our team, you will: 

• Implement large-scale distributed and networked software systems.
• Invent and implement new robotic algorithms and integrate them with the existing code base.
• Design, develop, and deploy network and server infrastructure for Industry 4.0 machine control.
• Create technologies with potential of becoming a future business for the company.

While software is a predominant aspect of the systems we are building, the candidate must be a versatile person that understands the hardware concepts (electronics and mechanics) relevant for robotics and can perform hands-on work in that area when needed. A good understanding of relevant mathematical concepts is an absolute must.

Candidates should possess a subset of the following skills either through previous employment experience or through university academic research:

• Strong knowledge of networking, system software, operating systems, and distributed systems.
• Strong software development skills in Python, C/C++, Golang, shell scripting, and Git.
• Strong mathematical background relevant to robot control, navigation, localization, vision, etc.
• Ability to develop and debug the system across all layers of hardware and software

It would be nice if you also had:

• Can work in the “gray zone” when there is uncertainty or lack of clarity. 
• Very comfortable with innovation risk-taking
   

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

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