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Staff DSP ASIC Design Engineer
@ Nokia
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Nokia is hiring a Staff DSP ASIC Design Engineer in its Optical Networks division to develop and verify leading SoCs, ASICs and FPGAs for AI-driven data centre optical networking. The role covers algorithm development, fixed-point modelling and HW/SW bring-up and debug. A B.Sc. in electrical or computer engineering is required and at least five years of ASIC design experience is expected.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and verify SoCs based on latest ASICs and FPGAs
- Develop algorithms and fixed-point performance verification
- Support HW/SW bring-up and debug
- Work with system engineers and suppliers on technical issues
Requirements summary:
- B.Sc. in Elec/Computer Engineering required, higher degrees preferred
- Minimum 5+ years ASIC design experience
- Solid micro-architecture and debugging skills
- Working knowledge of DSP/FEC and communication theories
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · oraclecloud
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering |
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Nokia
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 75 |
In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise. Join the Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.
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• Working as independent contributor in development and verification of the world leading SoCs based on latest technology ASICs and FPGAs
• Working as independent contributor in algorithm development, fixed-point modelling and fixed-point performance verification
• Working with experts of different areas to ensure the most competitive solutions
• Cooperating with system engineers, HW/SW development, suppliers and other relevant functions to solve technical issues
• Supporting HW/SW bring-up and debug
B.Sc. in Elec/Computer Engineering is a must, higher degrees preferred
- Minimum of 5+ years ASIC design experience
- Solid design (micro-architecture/implementation) and debugging skills
- Working knowledge of DSP/FEC and communication theories
- Strong problem solving skills
- Good verbal/written communication skills and team work
Good knowledge of ASIC design flow/tools, with backend knowledge being a great asset
Other Assets
- Working knowledge of MatLab and other scripting languages
- Knowledge of OTN, CAUI and other telecom protocols
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