FPGA Verification Engineer
Nokia · Posted Oct 30
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
The Network Infrastructure group's Optical Networks division (now including Infinera) builds optical networking technology for AI-driven data center and long-haul/ultra-long-haul network applications. The team works on high-complexity DWDM systems and FPGA-based designs. As an FPGA Verification engineer, you will own verification plans, build simulation environments and testbenches, run coverage analysis, and support lab bring-up to ensure first-time-right product quality.
What you will do
- Develop and execute verification plans for high-complexity DWDM systems used in LH/ULH optical network applications.
- Design and implement simulation environments and testbenches to validate FPGA functionality and performance.
- Create and run functional and directed/random test scenarios to ensure comprehensive design coverage.
- Perform detailed coverage analysis and implement strategies to achieve full functional and code coverage.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional R&D teams across multiple global locations throughout the product lifecycle.
- Provide lab support during board bring-up and assist in root cause analysis to ensure first-time-right product quality.
- Independently manage verification projects with a proactive and solution-driven approach to meet quality and timeline goals.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Must have 12 – 16 years of experience in developing System Verilog UVM based test environments, developing and implementing test plans – at block, sub-chip and chip levels.
- Must have strong HVL coding skills for Verification and be hands-on with one or more Industry standard simulators such as VCS, NC, MTI used in Verification and waveform-based debugging tools.
- Exposure to UVM (or similar) verification methodologies is required.
- Familiarity with HDLs such as Verilog and scripting languages such as perl is highly desired. Working knowledge of RTL design is preferred.
- Should be conversant with technologies like the Ethernet, PCIe, I2C, SPI etc. Knowledge of telecom protocol is preferred.
- Structured and thorough with analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills are required.
- Flexible, innovative, self-driven and willing to take initiatives.
- Highly motivated team player with exceptional leadership capability.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Nokia
Nokia Corporation is a multinational telecommunications, information technology, and network equipment provider that delivers critical infrastructure solutions across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Known for its historical roots and ongoing global presence in connectivity, the company enables advanced network automation, AI-optimized data center infrastructure, and 5G/6G technology for communications service providers and enterprises worldwide.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 78005 employees
- Founded
- 1865-05-12
- Location
- Espoo, Finland
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology and AI Officer
President of Network Infrastructure
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