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.
Silicon Labs is looking for a Senior Application Engineer to join the Application Engineering team. The Senior Application Engineering team acts as the bridge between customers and the R&D organization, delivering user guides, peripheral and application example code, and actively supporting customers throughout their entire product development journey from planning and design to development and certification.
As our new Application Engineer, you get
A job in a dynamic and highly innovative technology company in a rapidly growing global market
The chance to join a group of highly professional and dedicated colleagues who share your passion
Exposure to a broad set of technologies, platforms, and tools
The satisfaction of seeing your work in action
What you will do:
In this role, you will primarily work with our cutting-edge wireless connectivity solutions, including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, and other wireless technologies, helping customers build next-generation connected devices. You will also gain experience with our 32-bit Wireless MCU platforms and embedded systems while supporting customers in the design and development of innovative connected solutions.
The role also involves supporting applications related to location technologies, asset tracking solutions, wireless sensing, and edge intelligence. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to help optimize wireless performance, analyze signals, and support the development of intelligent connected systems.
Here is what your daily role will look like:
Actively help customers with their design and development activities
Create code examples, application notes, and quick start guides for wireless applications
Support customers working on location technologies, asset tracking, and wireless sensing applications
Assist with signal analysis, wireless performance optimization, and troubleshooting
Collaborate with IC design, software engineering, and marketing teams on product evaluations and new product definitions
Contribute to solutions involving embedded intelligence and machine learning fundamentals at the edge
Mastery needed for success in this role:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 6+ years of work experience in an applicable industry
Strong Python programming skills
Understanding of DevOps fundamentals
Strong C programming skills on embedded systems
Experience with embedded or real-time operating systems
Understanding of signal processing fundamentals
Basic understanding of machine learning fundamentals and edge AI concepts
Familiarity with wireless location technologies, asset tracking systems, or positioning solutions
Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
We consider the following experience as a plus:
Experience with wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi)
Experience with Bluetooth direction finding, ranging, or positioning technologies
Experience with FreeRTOS and Zephyr
Familiarity with wireless signal analysis and debugging tools
Exposure to AI/ML frameworks or embedded machine learning applications
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
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 or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- 6+ years of work experience in an applicable industry
- Strong Python programming skills
- Understanding of DevOps fundamentals
- Strong C programming skills on embedded systems
- Experience with embedded or real-time operating systems
- Understanding of signal processing fundamentals
- Basic understanding of machine learning fundamentals and edge AI concepts
- Familiarity with wireless location technologies, asset tracking systems, or positioning solutions
- Experience with artificial intelligence powered tools and technologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Experience with wireless communication protocols, including Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi
- Experience with Bluetooth direction finding, ranging, or positioning technologies
- Experience with FreeRTOS and Zephyr
- Familiarity with wireless signal analysis and debugging tools
- Exposure to AI/ML frameworks or embedded machine learning applications
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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