Design Engineer II

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.

Digital Design Engineer II   
Austin, TX 

The Role 
As a Digital Design Engineer II you will develop world class, highly integrated, low power, System on a Chip devices to serve the IoT wireless market.  
 
Responsibilities 

• Develop complex SoC/chip Architectures with multiple processors, digital and mixed signal subsystems, multiple power, and clock domains with a goal towards optimizing power for specific customer scenarios. 

• RTL design of modules through System Verilog HDL coding, adhering to quality standards. 

• Prepare and hold architecture, design, and verification reviews with technical staff throughout project lifecycle 

• SoC level configuration and integration of digital and mixed-signal IPs.  Examples include embedded processors, memory and controllers, busses, power and clocking systems, security systems, machine learning, radio systems, analog IP, and pads. 

• Perform logic synthesis, full chip timing and power analysis to optimize designs for key customer scenarios. 

• Experience in working with backend team to optimize design for power performance and area. 

• Pre-silicon verification utilizing a combination of block/chip-level test benches. 

• Validation/bring-up of designs on silicon, providing support to cross-functional teams 
  

Skills You Will Need   

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering 

• 3-5 years of professional experience in digital CMOS IC design 

• Verilog RTL design with demonstrated experience of taking designs through the silicon development lifecycle to production 

• Knowledge of embedded processor systems and C coding 

• Experience with logic simulators for both RTL and gate-level simulation, design/waveform browsers, and power analysis tools 

• Experience with logic synthesis and timing constraints 

• Experience in working with analog and mixed signal designs, to support design integration and verification of these subsystems in SOC. 

• Experience with scripting and automation.  Knowledge of Python, Perl, and Tcl 

• Experience with revision control and configuration management systems (such as Perforce, Git, Methodics) 

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills 

• Demonstrated ability to generate high output in a self-driven manner 

• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making
  

Benefits & Perks  

You can look forward to the following benefits: 
   

• Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans 

• Highly competitive salary 

• 401k plan with match and Roth plan option 

• Equity rewards (RSUs) 

• Life/AD&D and disability coverage 

• Flexible spending accounts 

• Adoption assistance 

• Back-Up childcare 

• Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance) 

• Flexible PTO schedule 

• 3 paid volunteer days per year 

• Charitable contribution match 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Free downtown parking 

• Onsite gym 

• Monthly wellness offerings 

• Free snacks 

• Company updates with our CEO 

 

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The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $101,500 - $188,500 USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.