Lead Engineer - SW Design

Silicon Labs GmbH; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,000,000; 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 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Embedded Firmware to design and deliver high-quality embedded firmware for resource-constrained wireless systems. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in real-time firmware development, low-level debugging, and system-level thinking.

Bluetooth experience is preferred, with emphasis on senior-level firmware skills and technical ownership. The team collaborates across cross-functional engineering groups to drive complex wireless stacks,

Qualifications

• Hands-on embedded firmware development in C/C++.
• Strong understanding of real-time systems and low-level hardware.
• Experience with memory- and power-optimized embedded software.
• Experience debugging using hardware and software tools (JTAG, trace, logs, protocol analyzers).
• Experience delivering embedded software from concept to production.

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 design reviews, code reviews, and product qualification activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, PHY/RF, validation, and customer-facing engineering teams.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded firmware

Real-time systems

Debugging

Low-level hardware

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EE/CE/CS

5–10 years embedded firmware experience

Tools

JTAG

Trace tools

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.

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.
• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making.

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.

Benefits & Perks

• 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.

At Silicon Labs, we hire and empower great talent to achieve their full potential. By offering challenging projects, technical mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities, we ensure our employees thrive at every stage of their careers. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the industry’s brightest minds, tackling complex problems that deepen your expertise and expand your horizons. Whether you’re building new skills or shaping your career path, we’re dedicated to supporting your growth and celebrating your success every step of the way.