Develops high-speed analog ICs exceeding 100 Gbaud for optical networking products. Responsibilities span product definition, circuit design, layout, verification, bring-up, design validation, qualification, testing, characterization, and production ramp-up. The role collaborates with verification, CAD, product, test, operations, and reliability teams and supports system-level customers. Required expertise includes SiGe BiCMOS or CMOS analog design, high-frequency structures, device physics, RF wafer probing, laboratory equipment, and high-speed IC evaluation.
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Nokia is seeking a Senior/Staff High-Speed Analog IC Design R&D Engineer to create innovative products in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment. The engineer will be hands-on with all phases of R&D including product definition, circuit design, layout, verification, bring-up, DVT, qualification, test and production ramp-up. As a member of a vertically-integrated team, the engineer will be directly supporting system level customers and will be closely working with product, operations and reliability teams. The self-motivated engineer must be able to anticipate problems and devise effective solutions.
Responsibilities- Responsible for developing > 100Gbaud ICs for future generation products
- In charge of many aspects of IC product development, such as design, layout, and bring-up.
- Work closely with verification, CAD, product and test engineering teams to devise and conduct DVT plans and characterization.
- Experience with High-speed analog IC designs with SiGe BiCMOS or CMOS
- Knowledge of transmission lines and other high-frequency passive structures
- A good understanding of device physics and impact on analog circuits and techniques to improve performance.
- Experience with RF wafer probing, lab equipment and evaluation of high-speed analog ICs
- Familiarity with VerilogA and CAD scripting languages (Skill, python, shell scripts) would be an asset.
- Must be a team player with good verbal and written communication skills
Education Requirements
- BS 5+ years – MS/PhD preferred
- MS 3+ years
- PhD
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