Senior Applications 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.

Meet the Team  

Discover a world of innovation as a Senior Applications Engineer at Silicon Labs. The Platform & MCU Applications team is as global and as diverse as the customers and products we support. We represent multiple continents and numerous cultures and languages. We interface with various internal development, marketing, and business teams to understand problems and solutions holistically. We value individual drive and strengths as much as we value collaboration. We lead investigations and answer questions. We specialize in solving the most complex problems for the most impactful customers who use our IoT solutions. We sharpen our tools every day.  

Responsibilities   

• Actively help customers with their design and development activities 

• Develop example code and hardware for various customer use cases 

• Collaborate with IC design, software engineering, and marketing teams on product evaluations and new product definitions 

• Write and maintain various documentation for customer use – Application Notes, Reference Manuals, Datasheets 

• Interact with key customers and help navigate challenges around new designs. Travel to customers as needed.  

Skills You Will Need   

Minimum Qualifications:   

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field 

• Strong embedded C programming skills: Ability to troubleshoot and debug code, devices, and systems 

• Understanding of embedded peripherals, such as ADC, DAC, SPI, I2C, UART, CMP, CRC, Bootloaders, LCD, RTC, Sensors, USB

• Hardware knowledge to perform schematic and layout reviews for customers 

• Strong communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 

• Experience with embedded systems (MCU peripherals, analog/digital experience) 

The following qualifications will be considered a plus: 

• Experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or MicriumOS/µCOS

• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, JavaScript, or UNIX shell script) 

• Experience with documentation software such as DITA, Doxygen 

• Experience or coursework in security, motor control, operating systems. ML/AI

• Experience as a Team Lead or Scrum Master

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)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• 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

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $118,650 - $220,350 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.