R&D Engineer - Algorithm

Nordic Semi; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Trondheim, Norway, is seeking a (Senior) Radio System Engineer to join their short-range algorithm team. This role involves analyzing, designing, and implementing new radio features, requiring expertise in RF systems and architecture, modulation, and testing. Candidates should have experience in advanced signal processing and be strong communicators. The role offers competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for personal development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with incentives

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance

Family-friendly policies and benefits

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in IC design (analog or digital).
• Experience with testing and prototyping of hardware.
• Good collaboration skills and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design new radio features.
• Interpret standards and translate complex requirements.
• Contribute to advanced signal processing algorithms.
• Collaborate with teams to define specifications.

Skills

RF systems and architecture

Modulation and coding

Matlab and python modelling

Testing and prototyping

Wireless standards and regulations

Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Job description

About the job

At Nordic Semiconductor, we are looking for a (Senior) radio system Engineer with a strong focus on signal processing and innovation to join our short-range algorithm team.

In this role you will work together with the team analyzing new complex features planned for our future radio IPs and breaking these down into functions. With a strong foundation in IC design (either analog with understanding of digital or digital with understanding of analog), RF systems and architecture, wireless protocols, and low‑power techniques, you’ll thrive in a fast‑paced, innovative environment where your problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and proactive mindset will make a real impact. Shape the future of short‑range wireless communication with Nordic Semiconductor!

Key responsibilities

As a member of the short‑range radio team in Nordic Semiconductor you will be responsible for analyzing, and designing new radio features. This includes responsibilities like:

• Interpreting standards and translate complex requirements into implementable functions
• Transfer understanding to the designer, and provide timely and clear deliverables
• Contribute to the development of advanced signal processing algorithms and innovative solutions to push the boundaries of wireless communication technology
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define the architecture and specifications for radio systems Drive verification with the implementation teams to ensure the implementation is fulfilling specifications.

Qualification and skills

Key Qualifications:

• RF systems and architecture
• Modulation and coding
• Matlab and python modelling
• Experience with testing and prototyping (hands on experience with real hardware).
• Experience with Wireless standards and regulations
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Bluetooth Core Specification (in particular Phy layer) knowledge
• Experience with standards and regulations
• PLL architectures and design
• Indoor positioning and ranging
• Wireless propagation (link budget, multipath, channel models…)
• Embedded firmware

Personal Skills

We are looking for a team‑oriented colleague with good collaboration skills and the ability to work autonomously. We hope that you are eager to try out new things, and continuously improve, while acknowledging that failure is an important part of learning. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself within radio and signal processing field and become an expert, while working on further developing Nordic’s cutting‑edge technology.

Working for Nordic

Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world‑leading innovation.

We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with short‑and‑long‑term incentive plan
• Flexible working hours
• Medical insurance
• Family‑friendly policies, insurances, and benefits

Practical details

• Location: Trondheim, Norway | Oslo, Norway

Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.