2027 New College Graduates - Design Engineering

Silicon Labs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Labs, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is building an early-career talent pool for Design Engineering teams across Analog/Mixed-Signal, Digital Design, Verification, Physical Design/Layout, RF, and CAD.

Ideal candidates will graduate Dec 2026 or May 2027 and have coursework or internships in semiconductor design/verification, with exposure to Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, UVM, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, Cadence, Synopsys or Siemens EDA.

Qualifications

• Graduation date Dec 2026 or May 2027 or later, in a relevant technical field.
• Coursework, research or internship in semiconductor design or verification.
• Exposure to analog or digital circuits, RTL design, verification, or RF systems.
• Hands-on experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL/UVM or related tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams across analog/mixed-signal and digital design.
• Support verification, layout, and design automation initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating and testing semiconductor designs and flows.
• Contribute to problem solving and debugging across projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Debugging

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Microelectronics, or related technical field

Tools

Verilog

SystemVerilog

VHDL

UVM

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Cadence

Synopsys

Siemens EDA

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.

Design Engineering Teams

The following Design Engineering teams may be looking for early-career talent:

• Analog/Mixed-Signal Design: Design, simulate, and evaluate analog and mixed-signal circuits used in semiconductor products. Projects may involve amplifiers, converters, power management, clocking, sensors, or other circuit-level technologies.
• Digital Design: Support the design and implementation of digital logic for integrated circuits and system-on-chip products. Work may include RTL development, microarchitecture, synthesis, and design integration.
• Design Verification: Help develop verification environments, test plans, and test cases used to confirm that semiconductor designs function correctly. Projects may involve SystemVerilog, UVM, scripting, debugging, and coverage analysis.
• Physical Design/Layout: Support the physical implementation of integrated circuits, including floor planning, place and route, timing closure, power analysis, physical verification, or custom IC layout.
• RF Design: Contribute to the design, simulation, and testing of radio-frequency circuits used in wireless semiconductor products. Projects may involve transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, oscillators, and other RF components.
• Design Automation/CAD: Develop and improve software, scripts, tools, and workflows that help engineering teams design and verify semiconductor products more efficiently.

General Process and Timeline

This posting represents a talent pool and may support multiple potential 2027 new college graduate openings for the Design Engineering organization. Applying to the talent pool does not guarantee an interview or placement on a specific team. Applications will be reviewed as full time employment needs are confirmed. If your background aligns with an available opportunity, a recruiter may contact you to discuss your experience, interests, location preferences, and the next steps in the interview process. Hiring timelines may vary by team and location, and selections may be made on a rolling basis. If a recruiter feels a candidate's resume is applicable to various teams, they may share that resume with multiple hiring managers.

Ideal Applicant Profile

We are looking for students who are curious, collaborative, and excited to apply their academic knowledge to real engineering challenges. Ideal candidates may have:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Microelectronics, or a related technical field
• Graduation date of Dec 2026 or May 2027
• Coursework, research, projects, or internship experience related to semiconductor design or verification
• Exposure to one or more relevant technical areas, such as analog or digital circuits, RTL design, verification, computer architecture, VLSI, RF systems, signal processing, or physical design
• Direct experience with relevant tools or languages, which may include Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, UVM, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens EDA, or similar technologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• The ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with a collaborative engineering team
• A willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and learn new tools and technologies

AI Integrity

Silicon Labs recognizes that artificial intelligence tools are increasingly used in education and professional development. Candidates may use AI tools to research the company, organize their thoughts, review technical concepts, and prepare for interviews. However, all application materials and interview responses must accurately represent the candidate’s own experience, knowledge, and abilities. The use of unauthorized real-time assistance, outside individuals, or AI-generated responses during an interview or technical assessment is not permitted. Candidates should be prepared to explain their work, reasoning, and technical decisions independently.

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.