Job Description
Nokia Bell Labs is the world-renowned research arm of Nokia, having invented many of the foundational technologies that underpin information and communications networks and all digital devices and systems. This research has produced nine Nobel Prizes, five Turing Awards and numerous other awards. As Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers, and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.
You will join the team of Hardware platforms research group in Nokia Bell Labs in Antwerp, working in close collaboration with the digital & analog ASIC experts and providing added value to the realization of strategic digital hardware building blocks for communication systems.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
This internship seeks a highly motivated student to jointly develop and design an RTL implementation of state-of-the-art DSP and or AI/ML algorithms. These algorithms can be used in next-generation mobile or optical communication systems.
As part of our team, you will:
* Develop and design an RTL implementation on FPGA or ASIC of several state-of-the-art signal processing algorithms and perform transistor-level simulations.
* Validate the implementation and compare with state-of-the-art solutions in terms of performance and power consumption.
* Propose out-of-the-box solutions which have a high-performance impact.
* Document and present the developed system and results to a wider Bell Labs audience
Key Skills And Experience
You are:
* An enrolled Master student or PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering or related area.
* Proficient with HDL languages such as Verilog, Systemverilog or VHDL.
* Proficient with hardware (FPGA) design, simulation and related tools such as Vivado, QuestaSim, Synopsys VCS or others.
* Familiar with MATLAB.
* Available for a duration of minimum 6 weeks.
* Fluent in English.
* A positive and open mindset and strong drive to succeed
It would be nice if you also had:
* An affinity for or experience with telecommunication technologies or AI/ML.
* Experience in working with experimental lab setups & high-end test equipment.
* Demonstrated early research results through journal papers or other industry recognition.
About Us
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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About The Business Group
The Strategy and Technology organization drives Nokia's future innovation by identifying value-creation opportunities, setting a unified company vision, and developing coherent business, technology, and architecture strategies. It establishes a research foundation for new products and solutions while providing critical infrastructure to support secure and effective execution across all Nokia business units.
Nokia Bell Labs, the world-renowned industrial research arm of Nokia has pioneered breakthrough foundational technologies over the past 100 years like the transistor, laser, Unix, and solar cell - shaping modern communications, computing and connectivity. Today, it drives innovation in AI, quantum computing, 6G, and space communications, bridging groundbreaking research to real-world applications with meaningful impact on society. With ten Nobel Prizes and five Turing Awards, Nokia Bell Labs continues to define the future of technology.
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.
If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .
About The Team
Some of our benefits:
* Flexible and hybrid working schemes
* Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
* Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
* Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
* Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
* A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond