Senior Engineer - SW Design

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.

The Role 

We are seeking passionate Embedded Software Developers to join our Wi-Fi software team. In this role, you will design, implement, and test high-quality embedded software that powers our Wi-Fi ICs and connectivity solutions. You will work closely with architects, hardware engineers, and test teams to ensure robust, production-ready software delivery. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain embedded software in C for Wi-Fi ICs. 

• Write unit tests and functional tests to ensure code quality and reliability. 

• Debug software and system issues using tools such as JTAG, GDB, and logic analyzers. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware and protocol stacks. 

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. 

• Follow and improve software development best practices, ensuring high-quality and maintainable code. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development. 

• Strong coding skills in C/C++. 

• Experience with unit testing, debugging, and validation in embedded environments. 

• Proven experience applying best software development practices (design, coding standards, code reviews, maintainability) and best testing practices (unit, integration, functional). 

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and continuous integration workflows. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.. 

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

Nice to Have 

• Exposure to Linux kernel, device drivers, or open-source development. 

• Knowledge of Wi-Fi or other networking protocol stacks. 

• Experience with RTOS-based environments. 

• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience collaborating in iterative development environments. 

Benefits & Perks 

Not only will you be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the product; we also strive for good work/life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun.  

• Equity Rewards (RSUs) 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 

• Insurance plans with Outpatient cover  

• National Pension Scheme (NPS)  

• Flexible work policy 

• Childcare support. 

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.