ASIC CAD Co-op/Intern

Job description

Job Description

Position: ASIC CAD Co-op/Intern

Number of Position(s): 1

Duration: 12 Months

Date: September 2nd, 2025 to August 28, 2026

Location: Ottawa, Canada

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Currently a candidate for a bachelor's or master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Collaborate with a world-class ASIC design team to develop cutting-edge chips for the Coherent Optics market.

• Develop ASIC design flows and create scripts to automate various design processes.

• Contribute to related design tasks as needed, including synthesis, rule checking, and other support activities.

Key Skills And Experience

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex problems effectively and independently.

• Proficient in Python and/or other programming or scripting languages, with hands-on experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Coursework or prior experience in ASIC design is considered an asset.

• Familiarity with Synopsys Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools is beneficial.

• Understanding of Verilog or SystemVerilog is advantageous.

• Exposure to machine learning and/or neural networks is a plus.

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.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

• 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 Team

The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. 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.

Industries:Telecommunications

Function: Electrical Engineering