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Principal ASIC Design Engineer

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As a Principal ASIC Design Engineer, you'll lead the development of advanced coherent optics ASICs, collaborating on specs and optimization while supporting layout for quality products.
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In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise​

Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.


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Responsibilities

•    Work as part of a world class ASIC design team, building leading edge chips for the Coherent Optics market.
•    Subsystem development in large mixed signal optical coherent DSP ASICs
•    Work with the system architect to define spec/micro-architecture and RTL development
•    Design size/timing/power optimization via micro-architecture/RTL/Synthesis
•    Layout support for quality final product and TTM

Qualifications

•    B.Sc. in Elec/Computer Engineering is a must, higher degrees preferred
•    Minimum of 10+ years ASIC design experience
•    Solid design (micro-architecture/implementation) and debugging skills
•    Strong problem solving skills
•    Good verbal/written communication skills and teamwork
•    Good knowledge of ASIC design flow/tools, with backend knowledge being a great asset

Assets

•    Working knowledge of MatLab and other scripting languages
•    Knowledge of OTN, CAUI and other telecom protocols
•    Working knowledge of DSP/FEC and communication theories
•    Design Experience with ethernet standards 100G to 800G

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.

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

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.(Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)
All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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