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Principal Hardware Engineer

Nokia
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Job Description

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and solving complex challenges? At Nokia, we're looking for innovative minds to join our Applied Research & Development (AR) and Digital Hardware (DHA) teams. AR is where we tackle real-world problems with cutting-edge solutions, developing hardware, software, and systems that drive progress. You'll be working on projects that leverage existing knowledge and practices to create ground-breaking products, optimize processes, and deliver customized solutions for our clients.

In DHA, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing high-density digital hardware, crafting boards packed with high-speed connections and precision clocks. This is a chance to utilize your analog design expertise and simulation skills to create reliable, high-performance solutions that meet the demands of our ever-evolving world. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future!

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

As a Hardware Engineer in the IP Routing group, you will be responsible for the design of new routing systems hardware for the Service Router product line and maintaining the hardware and systems integrity of those products.

Major responsibilities include: Ultra high-speed PCB circuit design, simulation and design verification testing. This position requires self-starters who can manage complex board design from concept through release to production. You will work with a high-end highly motivated team of engineering professionals and have personal responsibly to drive your designs and PCB’s through the process. This position requires working knowledge of all aspects of board bring up, debug and testing in a hardware lab environment.

Key Skills And Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • Practical understanding of Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, digital debug tools & techniques
  • Experience in high speed digital design, schematic capture and PCB layout design tool methodologies, and/or VHDL would be an asset.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Candidates with Bachelor's in CS, EE, will be more relevant. Master’s degree a plus.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Learn more about life at Nokia .

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

  • 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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