Staff Embedded Software 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 

Our small, nimble team develops and provides engineering support for an internally developed ATE test platform – a task that requires an innovative spirit, the desire to develop clean, well-tested code, the ability to support others in their test development journeys, and a healthy appetite for troubleshooting.  Through our proprietary test platform, we deliver game-changing product development and manufacturing advantages to the company by providing a customized, cost-competitive test solution for the majority of our packaged products. We are looking for a talented and driven engineer to join the team to create software and hardware solutions that support our continuously evolving product test development and manufacturing ecosystem.   

Responsibilities 

Develop ATE test system enabling the production test engineers to communicate with the device under test, control the test conditions, and control all other interfaces such as handlers, external instruments, and data systems.   

• Design instrumentation to improve the ATE test platform 

• Administrate and manage machines on our local and remote networks 

• Mentor and teach team members 

• Define and lead system improvement projects  

Ideal candidates will be fluent in software development and test system development including revision control, object-oriented programming, and collaborative development.  They should be comfortable explaining technical concepts to a wide range of audiences, and ideally have experience with embedded systems, firmware development, and application or product test development experience with RF and mixed signal SOC devices. In addition, they should be comfortable working with and developing tester boards.  

Skills You Will Need 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or more) in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science and 10+ years of experience in semiconductor test or related fields 

• Proficient in developing Linux and Windows environments

• Expertise in coding with an emphasis on readability, reliability and scalability, C/C++, Python, and SystemVerilog preferred 

• Adept in troubleshooting and debugging mixed signal/RF systems, circuits, devices, and test programs 

• Solid understanding of statistical data analysis 

• Comprehensive knowledge of the IC development lifecycle and associated requirements 

• Skilled in extracting requirements from key stakeholders  

• Extensive experience with embedded systems and firmware development 

• Familiarity with lab equipment including spectrum analyzers and signal generators 

The following qualifications will be considered a plus: 

• Proficient in addressing signal integrity issues, simulations, and solutions 

• Capable of reading and/or creating schematics and PCB designs 

• Well-versed in semiconductor industry quality procedures and standards 

• Knowledgeable about IoT security methodologies and techniques 

• Experienced in test development with traditional test platforms such as Teradyne, Advantest, Credence 

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 $135,800 - $252,200 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.