Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) Design Engineer

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Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) Design Engineer

Germany(Hybrid)

Join our innovative team as a Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) Design Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in designing high-speed drivers, trans-impedance amplifiers (TIAs), and control systems specifically for optical communication applications. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the architecture definition, circuit design, layout, and qualification of electronic circuits integrated with photonic circuits. Our dynamic work environment encourages creativity and teamwork, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Embrace the opportunity to tackle exciting challenges that push the boundaries of technology and drive impactful innovations in the optical communication space.

Your responsibilities

• Design high-speed drivers, TIAs (trans-impedance amplifiers), and control systems for optical communication applications.
• Collaborate on architecture definition, circuit design, layout, and qualification of circuits integrated with photonic components.
• Drive high-speed communication product development through innovative solutions.
• Stay current with advancements in CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor), silicon photonics, and optical communications to enhance design approaches.

Your skills and experience

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical work experience.
• Background in high-speed analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design, with fundamental concepts such as: circuit noise and linearity, linear amplifiers, low noise linear trans-impedance amplifiers (TIAs), AGC (automatic gain control) circuits and linear equalizers.
• Experience in testing and debugging analog and mixed signal high-speed integrated circuits (ICs) as well as experience with physical design and verification (passive component design using industry-standard tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and HFSS, EMX).

It would be nice if you also had:

• Familiarity with CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) design and manufacturing, including SiGe (Silicon Germanium) and BiCMOS (Bipolar Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor).
• Experience with silicon photonics and optical communications.
• Publications and a record of innovation.
• Familiarity with digital flow (synthesis, static timing, place and route), particularly in the context of state machines for mixed-signal control systems.
• Background in wireline communication and equalization; familiarity with SerDes (Serializer/Deserializer), CDR (clock-and-data recovery), PLL (phase locked loop), ADC (Analog to Digital Converter) and DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter).

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Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

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Job Info

• Job CategoryApplied R&D
• Posting Date04/23/2026
• Degree LevelMaster’s degree
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job TypeExperienced
• Job Identification31953
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?)No
• Role TypeIndividual contributor
• Laptop - support with ordering neededDon't know yet
• Salary Rangen/a
• LocationsThurn-und-Taxis-Str. 10, Nuremberg, 90411, DE(Hybrid)
• Regular or TemporaryRegular

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