Mixed Signal Circuit Design Coop

Nokia
San Jose, California, United StatesPosted Oct 6, 2026

About the role

Number of Position(s): 2 Duration: 4+ months Dates: January 2027 - May 2027 Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA

Educational Requirements

Currently a candidate for a master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school in the US.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, implement, and simulate the functionality and performance of various

high speed analog circuits, including the ADCs and DACs

  • Create the layout floor plans to optimize the overall performance
  • Exploring the trade-offs of the different circuit topologies

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Familiarity with essential CAD tools, such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre,

Incisive, Calibre, EMX, and Totem EM/IR, etc.

  • Familiarity with analog / mixed signal IPs or chips in deep submicron CMOS

technologies.

  • Good understanding of device physics and the impacts of layout effects;
  • Familiarity with behavioral modeling the blocks and circuits with Verilog-A

or Verilog-AMS

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  • Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
  • Professional development events and networking opportunities
  • Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential

support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations

  • Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build

connections across the organization

  • Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your

career development

  • A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional

development – for your role and beyond

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