Senior Coherent DSP Engineer

Job Description
As a Coherent DSP Engineer at Nokia, you'll be pivotal in shaping the future of high-speed data transmission. Working alongside a forward-thinking team of experts, you'll tackle cutting-edge challenges in designing next-generation optical transport systems that push the boundaries of data rates and capacity. Your daily work will involve complex simulations using MATLAB and C while collaborating closely with ASIC teams to optimize DSP algorithms for implementation in coherent modem ASICs. The work environment fosters innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact real-world applications in high-speed communication. Here, every challenge is an opportunity to excel, driving both personal and technological advancements in the fast-paced field of optical communications.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Design and optimize next-generation optical transport systems for maximizing data rates and at the same time minimizing power consumption.
• Perform detailed analysis and simulations to evaluate system performance and validate design choices.
• Collaborate with ASIC teams to create and implement robust DSP algorithms for coherent modem architectures.
• Utilize advanced communication theory and digital signal processing techniques to address real-world challenges.
• Define and contribute to critical firmware algorithms for DSP ASIC control, channel acquisition, and system BER optimization.
• Conduct testing and measurement of high-speed analog devices including ADCs, DACs, and PLLs, ensuring smooth and timely ASIC integration.
• Design of DSP blocks such as feedback control loops, adaptive digital equalization, carrier recovery, and coded modulation.
• Stay updated on industry advancements and contribute innovative ideas to drive the evolution of optical communication systems.

Key Skills And Experience
You have:

• Masters or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
• Proficiency in Matlab and C/C++ for complex simulations and debugging
• Strong background in digital communication theory and DSP techniques
• Experience with high-speed analog electronic device testing and integration
• Knowledge of fiber optic channel and modem impairments

It would be nice if you also had:

• Familiarity with feedback control loops and digital equalization
• Understanding of FEC and coding theory
• Hands-on laboratory experience with high speed equipment and optical systems
• Laboratory experience with real-time optical transmission systems

About Us
Come create the technology that helps the world act together
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer
Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's 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.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.