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.
The Team
The Hardware Tools team is a dedicated team of hardware engineers, partly located in Oslo, Norway. We are responsible for delivering world-class development tools for Silicon Labs’ current and future portfolio of wireless devices and microcontrollers.
Our tasks cover all aspects of hardware development, from design specification to following up our contract manufacturer, ensuring timely delivery of around 150 different development kit types to customers worldwide. We also design our own hardware infrastructure for circuit board production tests.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior or staff hardware engineer with a background in embedded systems design. Key responsibilities will be hardware development, from architecture development through schematic capture, PCB design, and prototype validation in the lab.
Key Responsibilities
- Embedded system design and architecture
- Board design, including schematics and layout
- Prototype test and design validation
- Design for manufacturing
- Automated test system development
- Documentation
Education and Experience:
MS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent education) and 5+ years of professional experience in electronics design. An advanced degree or extensive relevant experience may reduce the minimum experience required.
Qualifications:
- Embedded system designer with deep knowledge of all phases of electronic circuit design, including manufacturing and production testing
- Experience/knowledge in low-power design techniques
- Knowledge of microcontrollers, wireless microcontrollers, and FPGAs
- Proficiency with schematic capture tools
- Experience with automation and scripting
- Genuine interest for development processes
- Good understanding of embedded software, or the desire to learn more about the interaction between hardware, firmware and software in an embedded system
It is an advantage if you have:
- Experience using Altium Designer
- Knowledge of programming languages like C and Python
Soft Skills:
- Enthusiastic, creative and innovative
- Excellent analytical and system troubleshooting skills
- Methodical, thorough and dedicated to quality
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Team player
What You’ll Get
You will be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the end-product. Our office is superbly located in beautiful, easily accessible Nydalen in Oslo.
We can also offer:
- Monthly social gathering like summer and new year’s parties, celebrations, team building and happy hours (“lønningspils”)
- Weekly sport activities like cageball, indoor climbing and running
- Monthly innovation day - “Hack a Gecko” (hack-a-thon event for fun and learning)
- Weekly info meeting for all employees
- Paid volunteer days
- 5 weeks of vacation, plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Parking for car, motorbike and bikes available
- Flexible working hours
- Free mobile telephone
- Last, but not least: an amazing culture with skilled colleagues
Sound like good match for you? Apply now!
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between kr806,400 - kr1,497,600. 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
- MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education
- 5+ years of professional experience in electronics design
- Deep knowledge of electronic circuit design phases
- Experience/knowledge in low-power design techniques
- Knowledge of microcontrollers and wireless microcontrollers
- Proficiency with schematic capture tools
- Experience with automation and scripting
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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