About this Senior Engineer – Software Design (Platform Firmware) role at Silicon Labs
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.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop low-level firmware and platform software for next-generation SoCs/ASICs. You will work across the product lifecycle, from pre-silicon enablement to post-silicon bring-up, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality embedded software.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for SoCs/ASICs.
Develop bootloaders, BSPs, device drivers, and Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL).
Develop pre-silicon firmware for simulation, emulation, and FPGA platforms.
Support silicon bring-up, board bring-up, hardware validation, debugging, and production enablement.
Develop and optimize firmware for performance, power, memory, and reliability.
Debug hardware/software issues using JTAG, GDB, Lauterbach, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
Collaborate with hardware, validation, verification, and architecture teams.
Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical documentation.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to subsystem development.
Utilize AI-powered tools to improve development productivity and documentation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
4–7+ years of embedded firmware/software development experience.
Strong programming skills in Embedded C and Python.
Experience with bootloaders, BSPs, device drivers, HAL, and RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr).
Knowledge of ARM/RISC-V architectures and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and Ethernet.
Strong debugging skills using JTAG, GDB, Lauterbach, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
Experience with silicon/board bring-up and hardware-software integration.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred
Experience with simulation, emulation, or FPGA-based development.
Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and AI-powered development tools.
"Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making"
Benefits & Perks
At 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.
Equity Rewards (RSUs)
Insurance plans with outpatient cover
National Pension Scheme (NPS)
Flexible work policy
Childcare support
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.
