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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.\nSenior/ Associate Staff Wireless Embedded Software Engineer\nBoston, MA\nIn this role, you will help develop foundational embedded software that enables customers to build reliable, power-efficient wireless products on Silicon Labs devices. You will work on software that supports both proprietary and standards-based wireless systems, contributing to technology used across a broad range of IoT applications.\nThis is a great opportunity for an experienced embedded engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware, solving complex technical problems, and owning software from concept through release. While experience in wireless systems is a plus, we are also excited to hear from candidates with strong embedded systems fundamentals who want to grow deeper in wireless applications.\nMeet the Team\nThe RAIL team develops the Radio Abstraction Interface Layer (RAIL), a common radio software platform that helps customers build wireless applications without needing to master device-specific radio details. Our work enables everything from low-power battery-operated devices to more complex multi-protocol systems.\nAs part of this team, you will collaborate closely with firmware, silicon, systems, and test engineers to deliver high-quality embedded software that helps customers build innovative connected products.\nResponsibilities\nAs a Senior/ Associate Staff Wireless Embedded Software Engineer on the RAIL team, you will:\nDesign, develop, and maintain embedded software for Silicon Labs low-power wireless MCUs and SDKs\nOwn software features from requirements and design through implementation, validation, release, and long-term support\nBuild and enhance low-level firmware components such as device drivers, initialization and startup code, timing-sensitive system software, and radio control features\nOptimize software for performance, reliability, power efficiency, and memory/CPU utilization in real-time embedded environments\nDebug complex issues across software, firmware, hardware, and system boundaries using lab tools and debuggers\nCollaborate with hardware, silicon, systems, and product teams to define requirements, review designs, and support bring-up of new devices\nContribute to automated test, validation, and development tooling to improve product quality and engineering efficiency\nParticipate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions that raise engineering quality across the team\nMentor and support other engineers through technical guidance, collaboration, and best practices\nSkills You Will Need\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience\n5+ years of professional experience in embedded software or firmware development\nStrong programming skills in Embedded C and/or C++\nExperience developing software for microcontrollers in resource-constrained, real-time environments, including bare metal and/or RTOS-based systems\nStrong debugging skills at the hardware/software boundary, with hands-on experience using tools such as debuggers, JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers\nExperience working on low-level embedded software such as device drivers, interrupts, peripheral interfaces, timing-sensitive code, or memory-constrained systems\nExperience taking features from design through implementation, test, and release\nExperience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making \nStrong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills\nThe following qualifications will be considered as a plus:\nExperience with wireless or connectivity technologies such as Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, or proprietary radio systems\nExperience with communication stacks, radio control software, PHY/MAC-related functionality, or other timing-critical embedded software\nExperience optimizing embedded systems for low power, performance, and reliability\nExperience with common embedded interfaces and peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, DMA, timers, and interrupts\nExperience with Python or similar scripting languages for tooling, automation, testing, or build workflows\nExperience with automated test, CI, validation frameworks, or hardware-in-the-loop test environments\nExperience with silicon bring-up, hardware validation, or close collaboration with chip or board design teams\nExperience with multi-core microcontrollers, concurrency, synchronization, or shared-resource challenges\nFamiliarity with assembly on ARM, RISC-V, or similar MCU architectures\nExperience using AI-assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, or similar) to support prototyping, test development, debugging, automation, and documentation, with strong engineering judgment and validation practices\nWhy Join Silicon Labs\nWork on foundational wireless technology used across a wide range of IoT products\nSolve interesting technical problems at the intersection of embedded software, hardware, and wireless systems\nCollaborate with experienced engineers across firmware, silicon, systems, and test\nMake a direct impact on technology that helps customers bring connected products to market faster\nContinue growing your technical depth in embedded systems and wireless applications\nBenefits & Perks\nYou can look forward to the following benefits:\nGreat medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental & vision plans\nFlexible vacation plan.\nHighly competitive salary\n401k plan with match and Roth plan option\nEquity rewards (RSUs)\nLife/AD&D and disability coverage\nFlexible spending accounts\nAdoption assistance\nBack-Up childcare\nAdditional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)\n3 paid volunteer days per year\nCharitable contribution match\nTuition reimbursement\nMonthly wellness offerings\nFree snacks\nMonthly company updates with our CEO\n# LI AA1\nThe annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $124,600 - $231,400 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. 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