Job Description

Title: " Language & Reasoning Models in Telecom Network Management "

Subtitle: Converged IP & Optical Network Controls with Service Data Analytics & Transformer Models

Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together!

We are a B2B technology innovation leader pioneering the future where networks meet cloud. At Nokia you will have a positive impact on people's lives and help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and accessible world.

Be part of a culture built on an inclusive way of working where we are open to your ideas, you are empowered to take risks and are encouraged to be fearless in bringing your authentic self to work.

The team you'll be part of

Bell Labs Core Research, Early Stage Researcher (ESR) - Network Architecture Research

The Network Architecture Research team is taking an end-to-end view of communication networks, from mobile and fixed access to IP & Optical transport and cloud. We are looking for problem solvers with excellent analytical and programming skills who are excited to explore problems in cross-domain networking.

Nokia Bell Labs is building the future of human experience, and our researchers will have the opportunity to learn from and work with industry leading experts, who solve the most formidable challenges confronting our world through disruptive innovation and research.

Responsibilities

Education Recommendations

Currently having a degree (a Master of Science degree or equivalent) in Computer Science, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar from an accredited University / National College of Engineering (École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs) in France or equivalent in Europe.

What you will contribute to

As part of our team, you will:

• Work with members of Network Architecture Research team to define and implement software for advanced joint cloud and networking functions to improve efficiency and performance of their operations.
• Implement proof of concepts for demonstrations and presentations.
• Leverage open-source and standard software for your solutions to be designed.

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, 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.

Company Culture: we believe our people are our greatest asset and we aim to foster a fun, challenging, positive, and inclusive work environment. We offer 1-on-1 mentorship, learning and development opportunities, global impact and interaction, and flexible work/life balance.

Meaningful Researcher Term: during your research term, you will have the opportunity to be in contact and work on the latest technologies and work on innovative projects that could leave a global impact. You get to use skills learned in your master and apply it to real work situations while gaining professional hands-on experience.

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

Qualifications

• Knowledge of communication networks and/or cloud computing, e.g., Open-Source Network control platform (Software Defined Networking like ODL, ONOS) and container management platform (Virtual Infrastructure Manager like Kubernetes).
• An interest in full autonomous networking with Generative-AI (LLM/LRM) or blockchain / distributed ledger technology concepts.
• Strong programming skills: e.g., Python, Java, C#, or similar
• Knowledge & interest of statistic & AI/ML, stochastic analysis, and DevOps, CI/CD software development methods.
• Knowledge of packet / optical communication networks and control theory.
• Curious on Web3 technologies and distributed ledger technologies.
• Some experiences using public cloud platforms, e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, others.

Work with the members of Network Architecture Research (NAR) Lab team to define and implement software for advanced joint cloud and networking functions to improve efficiency and performance of their operations.
Implement proof of concepts for demonstrations and presentations.
Leverage open-source and standard software for your solutions to be designed.

IP & optical networking technologies and AI research approaches may move to Generative AI-native management of network services.
While Gen-AI for Transport networks can be envisioned to become integral parts of fully autonomous network operations, it is needed to define the criteria to evaluate quantitatively what can transport network element operations and network service management architectures integrate and how they can improve and evolve from the current state-of-the-art with respect to the coming requirements of telecom service providers notably security and sustainability.

The thesis will have to face many challenging directions stemming from the inherent complexities of managing jointly IP and Optical network services, the problems of integrating AI, Generative-AI and Self-Evolving technologies, and the envisioned constraints of deploying Generative-AI in comprehensive use-cases.
The combination of advanced IP & optical networking technologies and artificial intelligence research approaches may move forward to Generative AI-native management of future transport network services.

About Us

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.