Lead Analog/RF IC Design for High-Speed Optical Transceiver

NOKIA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a senior engineer to lead the design of high-speed Transmit (TIA) and Receive (MZMD) components for coherent optical networks and data-center systems in Sunnyvale, CA. You will drive architecture, process-node innovations, and silicon bring-up, collaborating across product engineering and optical teams.

Responsibilities include design reviews, RF testing, layout optimization, and mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Master’s (M.S.) or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Experience in high-speed Analog/RF ASIC design (TIA, MZMD) with SiGe BiCMOS technology.
• Experience in low noise / high linear broadband analog circuits (>80GHz) for optical front-end.
• Experience in high-precision analog circuits (linear regulators, bandgaps, DAC/ADC).
• Deep understanding of transistor-level design, device physics, and stability analysis.
• Knowledge of transmission lines and high-frequency passive structures.
• Strong 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.
• Expertise with EDA CAD tools, custom analog layout, 3D EM modeling.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities; team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of Transmit (TIA) and Receive (MZMD) components for optical network systems.
• Innovate and develop new architecture utilizing advanced process nodes for product development.
• In charge of design, layout, silicon bring-up and characterization.
• Collaborate with product engineering and optical system groups to refine specifications into electrical specs.
• Contribute to design reviews, verifying design integrity and adherence to standards.
• Work with ASIC group to optimize development cycles per Nokia documentation standards.
• Provide guidance and mentor new hires and junior team members.

Skills

High-speed analog design

RF IC design

SiGe BiCMOS

CMOS processes

EDA CAD tools

Layout and bring-up

Problem solving

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EDA CAD tools

3D EM modeling

Lab equipment

Job description

Nokia is seeking a senior engineer to lead the design of high-speed Transmit (TIA) and Receive (MZMD) components for coherent optical networks and data-center systems in Sunnyvale, CA. You will drive architecture, process-node innovations, and silicon bring-up, collaborating across product engineering and optical teams.

Responsibilities include design reviews, RF testing, layout optimization, and mentoring junior colleagues.