Staff Digital Architect

We are Silicon Labs. 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.  

Staff Digital ArchitectAustin, TX
 

Meet the Team

The Digital Architecture team is responsible for the research and development of digital architecture and IPs from concept to production. We develop compute engines (AI/ML), processors (RISC-V), Audio and Video subsystems, accelerators, peripherals, bus fabric and internal communication systems, and system IP. We develop IC architectures for multi-core, multithreaded SoCs with an energy-efficient compute backbone for IoT connectivity, security, and sensing subsystems. Our activities include advanced research and development, high-level modeling, and architecture definition. We value innovation, simplicity, quality, and smart development processes within a highly collaborative and learning-driven team.
The Staff Level Digital Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing robust digital architectures that support our business objectives of providing power efficient, computation intensive solutions for low power embedded wireless devices. This role requires a deep understanding of digital technologies, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You will be working closely with IC and IP design, modeling, software, application, and marketing teams. IPs include accelerators, peripherals, system IP, advanced I/O, and processors.
 

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable and innovative digital architectures that align with business goals
• Lead the evaluation and selection of digital technologies and platforms
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Ensure the security, performance, and reliability of digital systems
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers, modelling team members, and junior architects
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation
• Cleary document and communicate architectural solutions
   

Skills You Will Need

Minimum qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in defining and designing high-complexity designs (accelerators, processors, bus-fabric, DMA, complex I/O peripherals, etc.)
• Excellent understanding of embedded systems, their hardware-software partitioning, performance and power tradeoffs, and features
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Good understanding of:
  • Low power design, architectures, and strategies
  • HDL-based RTL logic design
  • Front-end design tools, methodologies, and flows
  • Debug in simulation, FPGA, and silicon environments
  • Design for Test and Manufacturing
     

The following qualifications will be considered a plus:

• Experience in design of microprocessors (pipeline, execution units, buses, etc.)
• Experience in design of math-centric designs (security primitives, DSP units, AI/ML, etc.)
• Experience in high-level software languages for modeling (Python, C++, SystemC, etc.)
• Scripting skills (BASH, UNIX commands, Python, Perl, etc.)
• FPGA emulation
   

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

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The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $150,500 - $279,500 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.