Senior Research Engineer

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.

We hire the most innovative talent in the world to solve the industry’s toughest problems, providing our customers with significant advantages in performance, energy savings, connectivity, security and design simplicity. Silicon Labs’ software and mixed signal engineering teams create solutions for customers in diverse markets including the Internet of Things, (IoT), location finding, internet infrastructure, TV tuners, as well as automotive and consumer radios. Our solutions power products from market leaders in home automation, electric vehicles, green technology, smart TVs and home voice control automation. We take pride in our products and in our people, and that’s one of the many reasons we continue to be awarded Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company by the Global Semiconductor Alliance.

Bluetooth at Silicon Labs

The Bluetooth product line represents one of the key strategic technologies and fastest growing businesses for Silicon Labs. Bluetooth is not just a standalone technology and business for Silicon Labs but it’s also a key technology part of Silicon Labs’ 802.15.4 and proprietary multi-protocol solutions. The Bluetooth team strives to be at the forefront of Bluetooth, Bluetooth Channel Sounding and Bluetooth mesh development and deliver first in the world, unique solutions for global tier one customers.

Learn more about our Bluetooth products, Channel Sounding and Direction

Finding technologies here:

http://www.silabs.com/products/wireless/bluetooth

https://www.silabs.com/wireless/bluetooth/channel-sounding 

https://www.silabs.com/products/wireless/learning-center/bluetooth/bluetooth-direction-finding 

Job description:

As a Research Engineer, you will contribute to the research, design, simulation, and prototyping of advanced wireless locationing algorithms for Silicon Labs’ wireless products, with a focus on Bluetooth Channel Sounding technology. You will work in a collaborative innovation-focused environment to explore next-generation positioning technologies and develop high-quality algorithmic solutions for Global wireless IoT markets.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the research and development of advanced wireless locationing algorithms with emphasis on Bluetooth Channel Sounding technology

• Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and proof-of-concept implementations for emerging wireless positioning features and technologies

• Apply signal-processing, statistical modeling, and machine-learning techniques to improve ranging accuracy, robustness, and overall system performance

• Explore and evaluate algorithmic approaches for real-time distance estimation, phase-based ranging, and multipath mitigation

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to help translate research concepts into scalable embedded software solutions

• Provide technical contributions to wireless specifications and participate in relevant Bluetooth SIG working group activities where applicable

• Document experimental findings, simulation results, and technical recommendations for internal and external stakeholders

• Contribute ideas and innovations that enhance Silicon Labs’ wireless locationing technologies and future Bluetooth product capabilities

Skills/Experience:

• Strong foundation in Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Signal Processing, Machine Learning, or related algorithmic domains

• Demonstrated interest in applied research, experimentation, and innovation-driven development

• Experience developing and evaluating algorithms through simulation, modeling, or prototyping

• Proficiency in Julia, MATLAB, or Python for algorithm development and analysis

• Good understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and implementation considerations for real-world deployment

• Ability to investigate complex wireless and signal-processing problems using data-driven and analytical approaches

• Familiarity with Bluetooth Low Energy, wireless communication systems, RF concepts, antennas, or audio engineering is a strong plus

• Positive attitude toward continuous technical learning, innovation, and collaborative problem solving

• Strong communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills

• Familiarity with patent generation or innovation disclosure processes is a plus

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

• Fluent written and spoken English

Education requirements:

Preferably Master or PhD level degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or similar area.

What we offer:

We offer you a key role in the IoT industry in a dynamic, innovative, fast growing and profitable company. You will also get to work with a fun and great team of top industry experts. At Silicon Labs we also care greatly about our employees and want to be a truly great place to work.
Benefits & Perks

• Modern office space in a central location in the immediate vicinity of the Leppävaara railway station, Sello shopping centre and other Leppävaara services

• Free covered parking

• Free snacks and beverages

• Extensive occupational health care and supplementary medical expense coverage for treatments performed by specialist physicians

• Flexible working hours

• Mobile phone

• Lunch benefit

• Smartum Exercise & Culture benefit

• Quarterly celebrations / holiday parties

• 3 paid volunteer days per year

• Paid parental leave (maternity 3 months, paternity 2 weeks), additional parental leaves will be in accordance with legislation

• Other Workplace Activities

  • Innovation Events – Free Your Gecko

  • Monthly “Lunch & Learn” opportunities

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between €55,650 - €103,350 EUR. 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.