Staff High-Speed Analog IC Design R&D Engineer
NokiaJob Title
Staff High-Speed Analog IC Design R&D Engineer
Role Summary
Design and develop high-speed analog integrated circuits for next-generation optical networking products within Nokia's Optical Networks division. The role focuses on circuits operating above 100 Gbaud and spans design, layout coordination, test characterization, and cross-functional product integration.
Experience Level
Senior / Staff-level role. Candidates typically have multiple years of relevant IC design experience; the posting provides year guidance (see Education Requirements) but expects senior technical ownership and leadership in IC development.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Architect and design high-speed analog IC blocks targeting >100 Gbaud operation.
- Lead schematic design, transistor-level optimization, and coordinate physical layout and DRC/LVS closure.
- Plan and execute silicon bring-up, characterization, and Design Verification Test (DVT) activities.
- Collaborate with verification, CAD, product, and test engineering teams to define test plans and debug issues.
- Support RF wafer probing, performance evaluation, and handover to production/test teams.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- Hands-on experience with high-speed analog IC design using SiGe BiCMOS or CMOS processes.
- Practical knowledge of transmission lines and high-frequency passive structures and their impact on circuit behavior.
- Solid understanding of device physics as it affects analog/RF performance and design trade-offs.
- Experience with RF wafer probing and high-speed IC evaluation methodologies.
- Familiarity with Verilog-A and CAD scripting (SKILL, Python, shell scripting) for modeling and automation.
- Strong problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree (electrical engineering, electronics, physics, or related technical field) with ~5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree preferred (typically ~3 years experience); PhD candidates are also considered. Equivalent practical experience will be considered.
About the Company
Company: Nokia
Headquarters: Espoo, Finland
Global telecommunications and information technology company that provides networking equipment, software, and services for telecom operators and enterprises. Nokia develops mobile and fixed network infrastructure, optical networking (including the Infinera acquisition), cloud and software solutions, and technologies for 5G, broadband, and data center connectivity.
