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.
Staff Design Modeling Engineer
Austin, Texas
Meet the Team
The Digital Subsystems team is responsible for the research and development of digital architectures and IPs from concept to production. We develop compute engines (AI/ML), processors (RISC-V), accelerators, peripherals, and system IP. We develop IC architectures for multi-core, multi-threaded SoCs with an energy-efficient compute backbone for IoT connectivity, security, and sensing subsystems. Our activities include advanced research and development, high-level modeling, architecture, RTL design, timing/power/area optimization, and formal and UVM verification within an automated framework. We value innovation, simplicity, quality, and smart development processes within a highly collaborative and learning-driven team.
Responsibilities
As a Staff Design Modeling Engineer you will help define and execute a cross discipline modeling framework for architecture exploration and enable virtual hardware development. You will work closely with hardware and software architects to help define and validate our future products.
You will:
- Architect and develop hardware/software solutions to product-driven requirements
- Write functional models to enable IP development
- Write performance models to enable architectural analysis
- Develop virtual hardware platforms for simulation
- Propose improvements to the hardware architecture
- Write application-level and driver-level software
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior modelers
- Define and maintain our modeling framework
Skills You Will Need
You are an innovator, builder, and tinkerer. You have a curious mind and a drive to succeed. You want to work with a global team of technology enthusiasts and design pioneers.
Here’s what you need:
- Bachelors/MS/PhD Electrical or Computer Engineering degree or similar
- Proficiency in C or C++ is required
- Knowledge of object-oriented concepts is required
- Experience with Embedded C or Assembly is required
- Experience in hardware architecture or modeling is required
- Experience working in a Linux environment and writing scripts is required
- Knowledge of building executables and libraries from source is required
- Digital Design and verification experience is desired
- Experience with a modeling framework is required (e.g., Renode, Python, Modern C++, or SystemC)
- Experience with CMake, Visual Studio Code, and RTL simulation software is useful
- Familiarity with revision control and continuous integration is desired
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
- Monthly company updates with our CEO
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The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $124,600 - $231,400 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar field
- Proficiency in C or C++
- Knowledge of object-oriented concepts
- Experience with Embedded C or Assembly
- Experience in hardware architecture or modeling
- Experience working in a Linux environment and writing scripts
- Knowledge of building executables and libraries from source
- Experience with a modeling framework such as Renode, Python, Modern C++, or SystemC
- Digital design and verification experience
- Experience with CMake, Visual Studio Code, and RTL simulation software
- Familiarity with revision control and continuous integration
Silicon Labs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Benefits are portrayed as cost-effective, with references to low premiums and employer contributions that make coverage feel financially manageable. This affordability can increase the perceived value of total rewards even when base pay is viewed as merely competitive.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision coverage plus mental-health resources. Additional mechanisms like HSA/FSA options and preventive-care coverage reinforce the sense of strong health support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears meaningful, with mentions of a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in some descriptions. Profit-sharing elements are also cited alongside retirement programs, strengthening the longer-term rewards picture.
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What We Do
We are a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, unmatched ecosystem and robust support make us the ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies and improve lives.
Why Work With Us
Our incredibly talented team is comprised of innovative risktakers pushing the bounds of what’s possible. We’re problem solvers first, addressing the industry’s biggest challenges to transform industries, grow economies and improve lives.
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