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Principal Engineer - ASIC Verification

NOKIA
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

We are seeking an ASIC Verification Engineer with a solid ASIC/FPGA verification test strategy & development and debugging skills.


  • Working as independent contributor in development and verification of the world leading SoCs based on latest technology ASICs and FPGAs
  • Developing System Verilog/UVM based communication protocol components
  • Working on test plan based on functional requirements as well as applicable standards requirements
  • Working with experts of different areas to ensure the most competitive solutions
  • Cooperating with system engineers, HW/SW development, suppliers and other relevant functions to solve technical issues
  • Supporting HW/SW bring-up and debug


  • Masters degree desired, Bachelor's degree in CS/EE is required.
  • 10 years of relevant experience in ASIC verification field.
  • Should have worked on developing/implementing test plans at the chip-level for complex ASICs.
  • Fluent in System Verilog and scripting languages such as Python or Perl.
  • Must have intimate knowledge of UVM methodology.
  • Knowledgeable about assertions and functional coverage
  • Experience with code coverage, formal verification tools; familiarity with evolving verification methodologies.
  • Very good communication skills and ability and desire to work in a geographically diverse team environment.
  • Familiarity with embedded processor & bus functional protocols would be bonus
  • Familiarity with external memory interface protocols would be a bonus
  • Familiarity with validation experience with any emulation platforms would be a bonus

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

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