<p>Nokia's Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.</p> <p>The Fixed Networks Division is one of the key divisions in Nokia focusing on making Ultra Broadband Access possible for all users in the world and system-on-chips (SoC's) are at the heart of our systems.</p> <p>To strengthen our SoC development team, our team is looking for experienced SoC design and validation engineers with a passion for System-On-Chip and embedded SW development.</p> <p>The System-on-Chip design & validation engineer contributes to the architecture, design, integration, and validation of complex SoCs used in high-performance, low-power embedded systems. In this role, you will work closely with SoC architects, IP suppliers, firmware, and software teams to ensure functional correctness, performance, and robustness of SoC designs from concept through silicon bring-up.</p> <p>This position combines hands-on RTL/system design with verification, validation, and debug, both in pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.</p> <p>NIFN2026</p> <ul> <li>You work closely with SoC architects on the system design and the ASIC or FPGA feasibility studies to come to the best possible system solution in terms of cost, area and power. </li><li>You will work in an inspiring team atmosphere on the digital design implementation with hardware description languages like VHDL, Verilog or Systemverilog and will work with scripting languages like python and programming languages like C/C++ when appropriate. </li><li>You define and review SoC-level interfaces, address maps, configuration registers and participate in design reviews where needed. You integrate third-party and internal IP blocks. You interface with third-party IP vendors for integration support and issue resolution. </li><li>You support low-power design techniques (clock gating, power gating, ...) and participate in the power estimations of the design executing power simulations when appropriate. You will contribute to synthesis, place & route and static timing verification. </li><li>You contribute to design reviews, validation reviews, and technical documentation. You support continuous improvement of SoC design, verification and validation methodologies. You collaborate with physical design (layout) teams to ensure timing, power, and area targets are met. </li><li>You create and maintain testbenches, test scenarios, and regression environments. You perform functional verification using simulation, emulation, and/or FPGA prototyping. You analyse coverage metrics and close functional coverage gaps. </li><li>You will get involved in the embedded software development for on-chip processors and will contribute to the C/C++ SW driver development which is required to shield the complex SoC from the higher software application layers. </li><li>You work closely together with PCB hardware development engineers, SW development & test engineers to bring the complete product to the market on time and with the right quality. That means supporting silicon bring-up, lab validation, and characterization. You debug silicon issues using logic analyzers, trace tools, and on-chip debug features. You drive root-cause analysis and propose corrective actions where needed. </li></ul> <p>You have:</p> <p>You have:</p> <ul> <li>A master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field. </li><li>Solid understanding of digital design principles and SoC architectures with at least 5 to 10 years of relevant SoC project execution experience </li><li>Hands-on experience with RTL design and/or integration using SystemVerilog / Verilog / VHDL. Hands-on experience with SoC verification or validation methodologies. Familiarity with simulation and debug tools (e.g. Questa, VCS, ...) </li><li>Strong debugging and problem-solving skills </li><li>The willingness to accept and overcome challenges. You can think "out-of-the-box". </li></ul> <p>It would be nice if you also had:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with UVM-based verification environments </li><li>Knowledge of low-power design and power intent (UPF / CPF). </li><li>Experience with emulation or FPGA prototyping platforms </li><li>Experience with backend design, post-silicon validation and lab bring-up experience </li><li>Familiarity with embedded software programming </li><li>Scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Perl, ...) for automation and analysis </li></ul> <p>Some of our benefits in Belgium:</p> <ul> <li>Medical and life insurance plan for health and financial security </li><li>Flexible working arrangements and additional flex benefits (based on eligibility) to support work-life balance </li><li>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) </li><li>Meal allowance to support daily needs </li><li>Company Car/Car allowance based on eligibility </li><li>Mobility plan (Parking place, Bike allowance, Subscription to public transport) </li><li>Transport allowance for convenient commuting </li><li>Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health </li><li>Opportunities to engage with Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs), as well as access to mentors, coaches, and Employee Growth Solutions </li><li>A learning culture that promotes continuous personal and professional growth - for your role and beyond </li></ul> <p>Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about life at Nokia.</p> <p>Our recruitment process</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. 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