Senior Principal Analog/RF/Mixed Signal IC Design – Development

Nokia

. Design and develop Transmit (TIA) and Receive (MZMD) components for optical network systems, including coherent and PAM4 systems .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesSenior💰 $179,000 - $256,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Analog/RF ASIC design and development, particularly in high-speed Analog/RF IC designs using SiGe BiCMOS technology. Proficient in transistor-level design, device physics, and optimization of package and board-level designs.

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Analog/RF ASIC DesignHigh-Speed Analog/RF IC DesignSiGe BiCMOS TechnologyEDA CAD ToolsTransistor-Level Design

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Hard Skills

Analog/RF IC DesignHigh-Speed Analog CircuitsLow Noise CircuitsHigh Precision Analog CircuitsTransistor-Level DesignDevice PhysicsControl/Feedback Loop Stability AnalysisRF Wafer ProbingCustom Analog Layout3D EM Modeling

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingDecision-MakingTeam PlayerVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Lab EquipmentEvaluation of High-Speed Analog ICsPackage Design OptimizationBoard-Level Design Optimization

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Electrical EngineeringPh.D. in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Optical Network SystemsCoherent SystemsPAM4 SystemsIC Product DevelopmentDocumentation Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DAC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop Transmit (TIA) and Receive (MZMD) components for optical network systems, including coherent and PAM4 systems
Innovate and develop new architectures using advanced process nodes and prepare these processes for subsequent product development
Lead IC product development activities including design, layout, silicon bring-up, and characterization
Collaborate with product engineering and optical system groups to refine white-box specifications into detailed electrical specifications for Tx and Rx components
Contribute technically to design reviews, verifying design integrity and adherence to standards
Apply Nokia documentation standards with the ASIC group to optimize development cycles
Provide technical guidance and share best practices to mentor new hires and junior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's (M.S.) or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of related experience in Analog/RF ASIC design and development
Demonstrated experience in high-speed Analog/RF IC designs (TIA, MZMD) with SiGe BiCMOS technology
Experience with low noise / high linear (>80GHz) broadband analog circuits for optical front-end
Experience with high-precision analog circuits, including linear regulators, bandgaps, and DAC/ADC
Deep understanding of detailed transistor-level design, device physics, and control/feedback loop stability analysis
Knowledge of transmission lines and other high-frequency passive structures
Strong understanding of package and board-level design optimization
Experience with RF wafer probing, lab equipment, and evaluation of high-speed analog ICs
Ability to independently resolve complex organizational and technical challenges
Solid expertise with EDA CAD tools, custom analog layout, and 3D EM modeling
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven
Team player with good verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Laptop support with ordering provided