Wi-Fi Research Co-op

Nokia is hiring a Wi-Fi Research Co-op. Level rates it ; you can apply on Nokia.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Python, C and MATLAB.
Level classifies it as an internship.
Level lists 564 other open roles at Nokia.
The role was posted in the last few days.

AI in this role

Wi-Fi Research Co-op to develop and evaluate next-generation Wi-Fi MAC/PHY concepts and explore machine learning applications for wireless networking.

PythonCMATLAB

wireless-communicationswifi-macwifi-phymachine-learningsimulation

Number of Positions: 3
Duration: 4 months
Date: January 11-May 21, 2027
Location: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA

Education Recommendations
Currently a candidate for a Master’s, or PhD (i.e., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc.) or a related field with an accredited school in US.

Work closely with an experienced Wi-Fi researcher, develop and evaluate new features for Wi-Fi 9
Wi-Fi research comprises fundamental systematic research of exploratory nature for the development of next generation Wi-Fi technology, disrupting and superseding conventional approaches.
Brainstorm and develop innovative MAC and PHY concepts for IEEE 802.11bn (Wi-Fi 8) and present these concepts to your team members.
Research concepts and technologies for IEEE 802.11bn (Wi-Fi 8) and evaluate these concepts.
Prepare contributions to IEEE 802.11bn.

Knowledge of wireless communications, including Wi-Fi MAC and/or PHY technologies.
Familiarity with IEEE 802.11be and/or IEEE 802.11bn standards.
Familiarity with machine learning/AI techniques, Python, and an interest in applying AI to wireless networking problems.
Ability to implement, evaluate, and analyze new algorithms or protocol mechanisms through simulation.
Experience with wireless link and/or system-level simulations.
Programming skills in C++, Python, and/or MATLAB.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and interest in wireless and Wi-Fi technologies.

How we rate this

Wi-Fi Research Co-op at Nokia rates 60 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Wi-Fi Research Co-op is an open job at Nokia.
Level rates this role AI Level 3 of 4: Works on AI.
The role is based in United States.
The job was posted on November 4, 2026.
Seniority: intern.
Applications are handled by Nokia. Apply on Nokia

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Wireless CommunicationsWifi MacWifi PhyMachine learningSimulationPythonCMATLAB

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where wireless communications was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where wifi mac was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where wifi phy was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where machine learning was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where simulation was part of your work. What did you do?

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