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Digital HW Design Engineer, Data Center

Nokia
United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Sept 2025

About the role

As a Hardware Engineer in the IP Routing group, you will be responsible for the design of new switching and routing platforms for service provider and data center markets.  This position requires a motivated and disciplined engineer who can manage complex board-level designs from concept through release to production.  This position requires deep knowledge of high-speed digital design, and the ability to effectively drive and collaborate with a team of hardware, diagnostics, software, mechanical, thermal, signal integrity, power systems, manufacturing and manufacturing test engineers to bring new products from concept through production.  
 

As a senior/principal hardware engineer, you will:

  • Design cutting edge switching and routing platforms based on silicon from industry-leading suppliers. 
  • Drive and manage your design through the development process from concept to production release
  • Perform detailed circuit design, schematic capture, and drive PCB layout for performance and manufacturability
  • Verify prototype hardware signal quality, function, and operation under extended thermal and environmental conditions.
  • Drive HW/SW integration and perform functional verification to ensure product meets feature and   performance requirements.
  • Develop comprehensive documentation, including design specifications and test plans to enable the larger cross-functional team.
  • Act as a technical mentor, providing guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members.
  • Drive innovation by assessing emerging technologies and contributing to the strategic technology roadmap.


     

You have:

  • BSEE/MSEE and 10+ years of experience in board-level hardware design with a focus on high-speed, high-density digital design.
  • Expertise with schematic design and PCB layout
  • Strong debug and lab skills, including test development and verification
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and leadership skills
  • Experience with clock and synchronization design and verification

 

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Experience with stack-up design, signal integrity simulation, and power circuitry
  • Familiarity with EMC/EMI/Safety and ITU/IEEE/Bellcore telecommunications standards
  • Programming/Scripting ability (C/Python)



 

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.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

  • 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

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