Lead Engineer - SW Design

Silicon Labs; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity Rewards (RSUs)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance plans with Outpatient cover

National Pension Scheme (NPS)

Flexible work policy

Childcare support

Job summary

Silicon Labs seeks a Senior Software Engineer – Embedded Firmware to design and deliver high‑quality firmware for resource‑constrained wireless systems. This hands‑on role requires deep real‑time firmware development, low‑level debugging, and system‑level thinking.

Bluetooth experience is preferred, but the focus is on engineers who can ramp on complex wireless stacks and provide technical ownership across cross‑functional teams. Mentorship and collaboration are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in embedded firmware or systems‑level software.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EE/CE/CS or related field.
• Experience with AI‑powered tools to boost productivity.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain real‑time embedded firmware in C/C++ for resource‑constrained systems.
• Own complex firmware features from design through implementation, debugging, and release.
• Develop timing‑critical, performance‑sensitive code with attention to memory, power, and CPU constraints.
• Debug complex system‑level issues spanning firmware, hardware, and protocol interactions.
• Contribute to multi‑protocol and wireless coexistence (CoEx) solutions.
• Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and product qualification activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including systems, PHY/RF, validation, and customer‑facing engineering.
• Provide technical mentorship and knowledge sharing to junior engineers.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

Real-time systems

Debugging

Memory optimization

Power optimization

System-level software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

JTAG

Trace

Logs

Protocol analyzers

Job 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 at www.silabs.com.

Job Description

About the Team

The Bluetooth R&D team at Silicon Labs develops and maintains embedded firmware for wireless products across Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The team works on performance-critical, standards-compliant firmware enabling advanced use cases such as audio streaming, HFP calling, and LE Audio, in close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams across multiple global locations.

The Role

Silicon Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Embedded Firmware to design and deliver high-quality embedded firmware for resource-constrained wireless systems. This is a hands‑on, embedded‑centric role requiring deep expertise in real‑time firmware development, low‑level debugging, and system‑level thinking.

Bluetooth experience—particularly in audio‑related use cases is strongly preferred, but the role primarily targets engineers with proven senior‑level embedded firmware skills who can quickly ramp on complex wireless stacks and drive technical ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain real‑time embedded firmware in C/C++ for resource‑constrained systems.
• Own complex firmware features from design through implementation, debugging, and release.
• Develop timing‑critical, performance‑sensitive code with strong attention to memory, power, and CPU constraints.
• Debug complex system‑level issues spanning firmware, hardware, and protocol interactions.
• Contribute to multi‑protocol and wireless coexistence (CoEx) solutions.
• Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and product qualification activities.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including systems, PHY/RF, validation, and customer‑facing engineering teams.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Required Skills And Experience

• Strong, hands‑on experience in embedded firmware development, with deep proficiency in C/C++.
• Solid understanding of real‑time systems, interrupts, concurrency, and low‑level hardware interactions.
• Proven experience building memory‑ and power‑optimized embedded software.
• Strong debugging skills using hardware and software tools (JTAG, trace, logs, protocol analyzers, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive technical solutions and make sound design decisions.
• Experience delivering embedded software products from concept through production.

Preferred / Bonus Skills

• Experience with Bluetooth Classic and/or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
• Familiarity with Bluetooth audio use cases (e.g., audio streaming, HFP, LE Audio).
• Understanding of Bluetooth controller architectures and wireless protocol stacks.
• Experience with wireless coexistence (CoEx) and multi‑protocol systems.
• Familiarity with modern development workflows, including automation, scripting, and CI practices.
• Exposure to or practical use of GenAI‑assisted development tools (e.g., AI code assistants, analysis tools, productivity tools) as a productivity and quality enhancement.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

5 to 10 years of industry experience in embedded firmware or systems‑level software development.

"Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision‑making"

Benefits & Perks :

Not only will you be joining a highly skilled and tight‑knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the product; we also strive for good work/life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun.

• Equity Rewards (RSUs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 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.