(Senior) Digital IC Design Engineer
Join Nordic Semiconductor’s Short-Range Radio team and play a key role in developing world-class digital hardware for cutting-edge wireless communication technologies!

About the job
At Nordic Semiconductor, we are looking for a (Senior) Digital IC Design Engineer with a passion for signal processing and innovation to join our short-range digital radio team.
In this role you will work together with the team developing hardware for wireless standards such as Bluetooth LE, IEEE 802.15.4, NFC and proprietary protocols. You will contribute to the architecture, specification and development of innovative solutions pushing the limits of performance, power efficiency, and reliability. We bring the newest Bluetooth LE features to life, often before the standard is even finalized. With a strong foundation in digital IC design, wireless protocols, and low-power techniques, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proactive mindset will make a real impact. Shape the future of short-range wireless communication with Nordic Semiconductor!
Key responsibilities
As a member of the short-range radio team in Nordic Semiconductor you will be responsible for developing, integrating and verifying a world-class radio and other peripherals. This includes responsibilities like:
- Design, implement, and verify digital hardware
- Run synthesis, quality checks such as Lint, CDC and LEC
- Contribute to the development of advanced signal processing algorithms and innovative solutions to push the boundaries of wireless communication technology
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the architecture and specifications for digital radio systems
Key Qualifications
- MSc in electronics engineering or equivalent or BSc with relevant industry experience
- Experience with SystemVerilog or other hardware description languages
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of short-range wireless communication protocols
- Knowledge in signal processing
- Experience with UVM or other structured verification frameworks
- Familiarity with low-power design techniques, scripting/programming skills (e.g., Python, C)
- Experience with High Level Modeling (MATLAB / Python / C / SystemC)
- Hands-on experience with debugging tools and familiarity with prototyping and testing digital IC designs
Personal Skills
We are looking for a team-oriented colleague with good collaboration skills and the ability to work autonomously. We hope that you are eager to try out new things, and continuously improve, while acknowledging that failure is an important part of learning. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself within radio and signal processing field and become an expert, while working on further developing Nordic’s cutting-edge technology.
Working for Nordic
Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.
We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan
- Flexible working hours
- Medical insurance
- Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits
Practical details
- Location: Trondheim, Norway | Oslo, Norway
Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.
About Nordic Semiconductor
Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless communication technology that powers the Internet of Things (IoT). Nordic was established in 1983 and has about 1400 employees across the globe. Our award-winning Bluetooth Low Energy solutions pioneered ultra-low power wireless, making us the global market leader. Our technology range was later supplemented by ANT+, Thread and Zigbee, and in 2018 we launched our low power, compact LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular IoT solutions to extend the penetration of the IoT. The Nordic portfolio was further complemented by Wi-Fi technology in 2021.
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