Digital Design Engineer I

Silicon Labs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401k with match

Equity rewards

Life/AD&D coverage

Flexible PTO

Paid volunteer days

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite gym

Job summary

Silicon Labs in Austin, TX, is hiring for a Digital IC Design role within the Wireless MCU team. You will design, implement, and validate digital blocks for SoCs used in wireless microcontrollers, working across RTL, verification, and integration.

The role emphasizes collaboration with analog design, verification, firmware, and systems engineers to deliver high-quality silicon solutions. A Bachelor's or higher in EE/CE is required, with strong RTL and SystemVerilog skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Academic or project experience in VLSI design, digital IC design, digital embedded systems, computer architecture, or SoC development.
• Understanding of digital design fundamentals, including RTL design, finite state machines, timing concepts, and digital logic implementation.
• Experience with hardware description languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog through coursework, research, internships, or project work.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the digital IC design and development of system-on-chip (SoC) architectures for wireless microcontroller products.
• Design, implement, and validate digital logic blocks for integration into complex mixed-signal SoC solutions.
• Apply knowledge of VLSI design principles to support block-level and system-level digital design activities, including RTL development and integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analog design, verification, firmware, and systems engineers, to deliver high-quality silicon solutions.
• Develop models, simulations, and verification plans to ensure functionality, performance, and design quality.
• Analyze design results, debug issues, and support root-cause investigations throughout the development lifecycle.Participate in design reviews and technical discussions, providing recommendations to improve design quality, methodologies, and development efficiency.
• Support silicon bring‑up, validation, and characterization activities as needed.

Skills

RTL design

Finite state machines

Timing concepts

Digital logic implementation

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

EDA tools

Simulation tools

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.

Meet the Team

You’ll join the Wireless MCU – Digital Design team, which is responsible for the integrated circuit (IC) design of digital components across the entire system-on-chip (SoC). The team’s work spans from architecture and design through verification, ensuring that each block integrates seamlessly into high-performance, low-power SoCs. By combining digital and analog expertise, the team drives innovation in embedded systems for a wide range of wireless applications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the digital IC design and development of system-on-chip (SoC) architectures for wireless microcontroller products.
• Design, implement, and validate digital logic blocks for integration into complex mixed-signal SoC solutions.
• Apply knowledge of VLSI design principles to support block-level and system-level digital design activities, including RTL development and integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analog design, verification, firmware, and systems engineers, to deliver high-quality silicon solutions.
• Develop models, simulations, and verification plans to ensure functionality, performance, and design quality.
• Analyze design results, debug issues, and support root-cause investigations throughout the development lifecycle.Participate in design reviews and technical discussions, providing recommendations to improve design quality, methodologies, and development efficiency.
• Support silicon bring‑up, validation, and characterization activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Academic or project experience in VLSI design, digital IC design, digital embedded systems, computer architecture, or SoC development.
• Understanding of digital design fundamentals, including RTL design, finite state machines, timing concepts, and digital logic implementation.
• Experience with hardware description languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog through coursework, research, internships, or project work.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.

The following skills will be considered a plus:

• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience related to digital IC design, SoC development, or semiconductor product development.
• Exposure to digital verification methodologies, simulation tools, and verification environments.
• Experience with industry‑standard EDA tools for design, synthesis, timing analysis, or verification.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, microcontroller architectures, or wireless communication systems.
• Exposure to mixed‑signal design concepts and integration of analog and digital subsystems.
• Participation in engineering competitions, technical organizations, open‑source hardware projects, or relevant student leadership activities.

Benefits & Perks

You can look forward to the following benefits:

• Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans
• Highly competitive salary
• 401k plan with match and Roth plan option
• Equity rewards (RSUs)
• Life/AD&D and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Adoption assistance
• Back‑Up childcare
• Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
• Flexible PTO schedule
• 3 paid volunteer days per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free downtown parking
• Onsite gym
• Monthly wellness offerings
• Free snacks
• Monthly company updates with our CEO

The 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. 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.