{"id":3202569,"url":"https://alion.io/job/silicon-labs-lead-engineer-rtl-design-wireless-modem-ip","title":"Lead Engineer – RTL Design (Wireless Modem IP)","company":{"id":44123,"name":"Silicon Labs","domain":"silabs.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/silabs","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":77,"open_postings":15,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.933,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":42,"computed_at":"2026-10-31T05:58:55Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Hyderabad, India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":25000,"max_usd":58000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":796},"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"SystemVerilog","optional":false},{"name":"Verilog","optional":false},{"name":"Wi-Fi","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-22T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-22","last_verified_at":"2026-10-31T17:58:45Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":10,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":10},"description":"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 atwww.silabs.com.\nThe Role\nIn this role, you will design and develop high-performance, power-efficient RTL for wireless modem IPs that enable Wi-Fi and low-power IoT devices. You will work on digital baseband and PHY-layer signal processing blocks, contributing to the development of reliable and scalable wireless solutions used across a wide range of connected products.\nThis is a great opportunity for an experienced RTL Design Engineer who enjoys working on complex digital designs, solving challenging technical problems, and owning IP development from microarchitecture through integration and verification.\nMeet the Team\nOur Modem team develops digital baseband and PHY-layer IPs that power Silicon Labs' wireless connectivity solutions. The team works on designing and integrating high-performance, low-power modem components that support Wi-Fi and other wireless IoT technologies.\nYou will collaborate closely with modem system engineers, design verification engineers, and SoC teams to develop robust modem IPs and ensure seamless integration into our wireless SoCs.\nResponsibilities\nAs an RTL Design Engineer on the Modem team, you will:\nDesign and develop synthesizable, high-quality RTL for wireless modem digital baseband and PHY-layer signal processing blocks.\nDefine microarchitecture and implement DSP modules such as FIR filters, correlators, FFTs, and FEC decoders.\nOptimize RTL designs to meet Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) requirements.\nDevelop module-level and subsystem-level testbenches and execute verification plans to ensure functional correctness.\nParticipate in microarchitecture discussions, design reviews, and documentation of IP functionality and timing interfaces.\nPerform design quality checks, including Lint, CDC, RDC, and synthesis readiness.\nCollaborate with verification engineers to develop test plans, achieve coverage closure, and resolve functional issues.\nWork closely with modem systems, analog, and SoC teams to support IP integration and cross-functional debugging.\nDrive design quality and contribute to the successful delivery of modem IPs.\nSkills You Will Need\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Communication Engineering, or a related field.\n7-15 years of experience in digital RTL design, preferably involving wireless modem baseband or PHY-layer signal processing.\nStrong expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL design, digital microarchitecture, and synthesis.\nExperience designing and implementing digital signal processing blocks such as FIR filters, FFTs, correlators, or FEC modules.\nProven ability to deliver RTL designs optimized for PPA.\nExperience with module-level and subsystem-level verification, testbench development, and debugging.\nGood understanding of digital communication systems and PHY-layer concepts.\nExperience with design quality checks such as Lint, CDC, RDC, and synthesis.\nStrong problem-solving, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nSkills That Will Make You Stand Out\nExperience with IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular, or other OFDM-based wireless communication systems.\nStrong understanding of wireless modem architecture and baseband signal processing.\nExperience with low-power RTL design techniques and power optimization.\nHands-on experience integrating complex digital IPs into wireless SoCs.\nAbility to independently own IP development, drive technical discussions, and resolve complex design and integration challenges.\n\"Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making\"\nBenefits & Perks\nAt Silicon Labs, you’ll be part of a highly skilled team where every engineer makes a meaningful impact. We promote work-life balance and a welcoming, fun environment.\nEquity Rewards (RSUs)\nInsurance plans with outpatient cover\nNational Pension Scheme (NPS)\nFlexible work policy\nChildcare support\nSilicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. 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