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Signal Integrity Design Engineer

Nokia
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
Job Description

As a Signal Integrity Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and performance of high-speed PCB channels. Your expertise will be utilized to simulate and analyze ultra high-speed PCB channels, including connectors, breakouts, and via structures, for SerDes rates of 112G and beyond. You will provide valuable guidance to Digital Hardware Designers, leveraging your simulated and empirical results to optimize their designs.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

  • Simulate ultra high-speed PCB channels (112G SerDes rates) with connectors, breakouts, and via structures.
  • Offer signal integrity guidance to Digital Hardware Designers, utilizing simulated and empirical data.
  • Collaborate with the design team to ensure optimal signal integrity and performance.
  • Conduct hands-on measurements using TDR/VNA equipment and oscilloscopes.
  • Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends in signal integrity and high-speed PCB design.
  • Document and communicate simulation results and provide recommendations to the design team.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to align on design requirements and specifications.
  • Support the development and implementation of signal integrity best practices within the organization.

Key Skills And Experience

  • Minimum B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
  • 10 years of experience simulating high-speed SerDes in PCB applications.
  • Expertise in using Ansys HFSS or Dassault CST simulation tools is mandatory.
  • Hands-on measurement skills with TDR/VNA equipment and oscilloscopes are essential.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration.
  • Familiarity with Mentor Hyperlynx, HSpice, and Cadence Allegro is preferred.
  • Knowledge of PAM4 transmitter and receiver technologies, including FIR, CTLE, DFE, and FEC, is an asset.
  • Experience with EMC/EMI theoretical aspects and ITU/IEEE/Bellcore telecommunications standards is advantageous.
  • Programming/Scripting skills in C, Python, or Matlab are desirable.
  • A strong understanding of high-speed digital design principles and techniques.

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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