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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.\nMeet the Team\nYou’lljoin Silicon Labs’ RAIL team, which develops the Radio Abstraction Interface Layer (RAIL)-the embedded software that enables developers to configure, control, andoptimizewireless radios across Silicon Labs’ IoT products. The team works closely with radio, firmware, SDK, validation, and applications engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance wireless capabilities for technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy, proprietary wireless, and multiprotocol IoT solutions.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop andmaintainembedded software features for SiliconLabswireless radio platforms.\n\nDesign, implement, test, and debug firmware in C/C++ for resource-constrained microcontrollers.\n\nSupport radio-control capabilities, includingtransmit, receive, power management, timing, and diagnostic features.\n\nCollaborate with hardware, radio design, SDK, validation, and applications teams to bring new wireless products and features to market.\n\nInvestigate software and hardware integration issues using debuggers, logic analyzers, and other lab tools.\n\nContribute to code reviews, technical documentation, automated testing, and continuous improvement of development processes.\n\nSkills You Need\nMinimum Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, ora relatedtechnical field.\n\nStrong interest in embedded software, wireless communications, and low-level system development.\n\nAcademic or project experience in embedded software development using C or C++.\n\nUnderstanding offundamental wireless communication concepts, including RF, modulation, packet-based communication, or digital signal processing.\n\nFamiliarity with microcontrollers, embedded peripherals, interrupts, memory-constrained systems, and real-time software concepts.\n\nStrong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.\n\nAbility to use development and debugging tools such as JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or protocol analyzers.\n\nAbility to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.\n\nAbility to learn complex technical systems, analyze issues, and turn requirements into well-tested software.\n\nClear communication and a collaborative approach to solving engineering challenges.\n\nThe following skills will be considered a plus:\nInternship, co-op, research, or project experience related to embedded firmware, wireless systems, or IoT devices.\n\nExperience with bare-metal embedded software development, including low-level programming without an RTOS.\n\nExposure toBluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, proprietary wireless protocols, or multiprotocol systems.\n\nExperience with Python or other scripting languages for test automation, data analysis, or development tooling.\n\nKnowledge of RTOS concepts, device drivers, bootloaders, power optimization, or embedded security.\n\nExposure to Git, CI/CD workflows, unit testing, and automated hardware-in-the-loop testing.\n\nParticipation in engineering competitions, technical organizations, research publications, or relevant student leadership activities.\n\nBenefits & Perks\nYou can look forward to the following benefits:\nGreat medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans\n\nHighly competitive salary\n\n401k plan with match and Roth planoption\n\nEquity rewards (RSUs)\n\nLife/AD&D and disability coverage\n\nFlexible spending accounts\n\nAdoptionassistance\n\nBack-Up childcare\n\nAdditionalbenefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)\n\nFlexible PTO schedule\n\n3 paid volunteer days per year\n\nTuition reimbursement\n\nFree downtown parking\n\nOnsite gym\n\nMonthly wellness offerings\n\nFree snacks\n\nMonthly company updates with our CEO\n\n#LI-MA1\nThe annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $78,750 - $146,250 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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