Principal HW Engineer

Infinera; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a senior hardware design engineer in Bengaluru, India, to drive complete product lifecycles from requirement translation to robust hardware design and deployment. You will collaborate with system, firmware, software, manufacturing and quality teams to ensure reliable integration and field performance.

The role emphasizes schematic entry, board bring-up, testing, debugging, and guiding a cross-functional team while staying current with industry trends and ensuring fielded

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of experience with Concept HDL schematic entry.
• Experience designing systems withMicroprocessors, Microcontrollers, FPGAs and CPLDs.
• Experience with OTN processors/framers is a bonus.
• Excellent knowledge of high speed interfaces (PAM4, PCIe, DDR4, SATA, USB, SGMII).
• Excellent knowledge of memories (DDR, NAND, NOR).
• Experience in designing boards with optical modules (SFP, QSFP, QSFP28, QSFP-DD).
• Good knowledge of SI and PI concepts; hands-on with SI/PI tools preferred.
• Experience in designing on-board power supplies.
• Hands-on with lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, logic analyzer, etc.).
• Experience in EMI/EMC tests.
• Experience with troubleshooting/root cause techniques in lab, assembly house and field issues.
• Very good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Feasibility analysis during architecture phase.
• Design hardware that meets requirements.
• Schematic entry, BoM release; support layout engineer and MFG during prototyping.
• Board bring-up, functional testing; support system testing and debugging.
• Debug field issues of released products.
• Technically guide the team.
• Work on latest trends.

Skills

Concept HDL schematic entry

Microprocessors

Microcontrollers

FPGAs

CPLDs

OTN processors/framers

high speed interfaces

memory types

on-board power design

lab equipment

EMI/EMC tests

root cause analysis

communication skills

Job description

Job Description:

Your responsibilities will span the complete product lifecycle—from understanding and translating product and system requirements into robust hardware designs, through detailed design, implementation, validation, and debugging. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including system, firmware, software, manufacturing, and quality to ensure seamless integration and high reliability. The role also involves supporting qualification, production ramp‑up, and deployment, ultimately seeing the product successfully released and performing in the field.

Responsibilities

• Feasibility analysis during architecture phase


• Design hardware that meets requirements


• Schematic entry, BoM release, support layout engineer and support MFG team during prototyping


• Board bring-up, functional testing, support cross functional teams during system testing and debugging issues


• Debug field issues of released products


• Technically guide the team


• Work on latest trends

Qualifications

Must-Have-Skill

• A minimum of 10 years of experience with Concept HDL schematic entry


• Experience in designing systems with Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, FPGAs and CPLDs


• Experience with OTN processors/framers is a bonus


• Excellent knowledge of high speed interfaces like PAM4, PCIe, DRR4, SATA, USB, SGMII etc.


• Excellent knowledge of various memories (DDR, NAND, NOR etc)


• Experience in designing boards with optical modules (SFP, QSFP, QSFP28, QSFP-DD etc.)


• Excellent knowledge of SI and PI concepts, hands‑on with SI / PI tools is a bonus


• Experience in designing on‑board power supplies


• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment like high-speed oscilloscope, signal source analyzer, spectrum analyzer, logic analyzer, bode analyzer etc.


• Experience in EMI / EMC tests


• Experience with troubleshooting/root cause techniques in lab, assembly house and field issues


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  Very good communication and documentation skills

  
  

  Nice to Have

  
  


• Experience in EMI / EMC tests


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  Experience with troubleshooting/root cause techniques in lab, assembly house and field issues

  
  

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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.

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 roles requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates.

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