Intermediate Digital Hardware Design Engineer

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Intermediate Digital Hardware Design Engineer

Nokia

86,800–124,200 / Year

Location

Canada

Experience

Mid

Posted

Jul 30, 2026

Apply by

August 29, 2026

Applicants

0

Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office

Job Description

Looking for an opportunity to be part of a winning team pushing the boundaries on networking in the data center environment? Nokia IP is redefining DC networking with a solution built for general-purpose and AI workloads. Our high-performance fabrics, automated operations and seamless interconnectivity enable AI-driven enterprises to operate with unmatched reliability, scalability and efficiency from edge to cloud. NIDC2026 Family Description Applied R&D (AR) consists of target-oriented research either with the goal of solving a particular problem / answering a specific question or for multi-discipline design, development, and implementation of hardware, software, and systems including maintenance support. Supplies techno-economic consulting to clients. AR work is characterised by its detailed and complex nature in order to systematically combine existing knowledge and practices to further developing and incrementally improving products, operational processes, and customer-specific feature development. Subfamily Description Join our team as we continue to expand our product portfolio in the Data Center and Carrier Service Provider. The IP Routing Hardware organization is very flat - there are few levels of management between the Individual Contributor and the VP of Hardware. We are also very lean - each Hardware Engineer spends more time doing engineering work and less time on overhead. As a result, your work has high visibility, and your decisions directly impact product design. ### Responsibilities As a Hardware Engineer, you will: - Design complex, multilayer printed circuit boards - Drive and manage your design through the development process from concept to production release - Verify prototype hardware under thermal and environmental conditions - Work with the Factory to release a high-quality product - Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally ### Qualifications Minimum B.Sc or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering - 5+ years of experience designing complex PCB designs - Understanding of Ultra high-speed PCB circuit design and methodologies - Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and leadership skills It would be nice if you also had: - Experience with stack-up design, signal integrity simulation, and power circuitry - Familiarity with EMC/EMI/Safety and ITU/IEEE/Bellcore telecommunications standards - Programming/Scripting ability (C/Python) ### About the Team Some of our benefits in [Canada](https://www.nokia.com/careers/our-locations/canada/): - Corporate Retirement Savings Plan - Health and dental benefits - Short-term disability, and long-term disability - Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay - Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) - Paid time off for holidays and Vacation - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Tuition Assistance Plan - Adoption assistance - Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program The above benefits exclude students. Disclaimer for US/Canada Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role. All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified. ### About the Company Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. 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. [Learn more about life at Nokia](https://www.nokia.com/careers/life-at-nokia/). 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 role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. [Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia](https://www.nokia.com/careers/#recruitment-process).

Key Responsibilities

  • Design complex, multilayer printed circuit boards
  • Drive and manage design from concept to production release
  • Verify prototype hardware under thermal and environmental conditions
  • Collaborate with factory to release high-quality products
  • Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Skills Required

PCB designUltra high-speed PCB circuit designInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunicationLeadershipStack-up designSignal integrity simulationPower circuitryEMC/EMI/Safety standardsITU/IEEE/Bellcore telecommunications standardsCPython

Benefits

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program

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