Large Language Models (LLMs) present an interesting opportunity for Nokia to increase its efficiency and improve the usability of our products (by automating routine tasks, by augmenting human experts in specialized areas, etc.). The most capable LLMs (GPT-4, Gemini) are only accessible through APIs. Moreover, the deployment of open-source alternatives requires specialized hardware and software. Therefore, companies often look to use LLMs as a service. However, this raises concerns regarding data privacy and information leakage. For Nokia, a company renowned as a trusted and reliable partner, data privacy is paramount.

In this internship, you will explore strategies to leverage LLMs in a privacy-preserving manner. You will perform a systematic literature review, set up your own experiments, build prototypes and get the opportunity to present your work within and outside the team. Optimally, your work will result in a paper.

Duration: flexible, to be agreed (typically 3-4 months), starting time is flexible

Location: Antwerp (Belgium) 

• You will review scientific literature on data privacy in the context of LLM applications.
• You will further explore the most promising approaches, and potentially propose a new approach/a variation on an existing approach.
• You evaluate your technique(s) in the context of a concrete LLM usecase.
• You write a scientific paper based on your work

• Student enrolled in  Ph.D. Computer Science/Engineering.
• Programming skills in Python
• Good system building skills=
• Knowledge about machine learning, data mining, information retrieval or natural language processing is a plus.
• Knowledge about data protection strategies (e.g., encryption techniques) is a plus.
• Familiarity with open-source software and tooling (GitHub, Stack Overflow, Pypi, Docker, etc).
• Language skills: English

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