Director, Verification: AI-Driven MCU/SoC Leader

Silicon Labs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 167,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans and dental/vision

401k with match

Equity rewards (RSUs)

Life/AD&D and disability coverage

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Parking

Onsite gym

Wellness programs

Volunteer days

Job summary

Silicon Labs, a leader in low-power wireless connectivity, is seeking a Director of Verification for US and Europe in Austin, TX. You will head the IoT Digital Design verification org, driving AI-enhanced verification and building capabilities across MCU architecture and IP-to-SoC levels.

You’ll lead cross-region teams, shape verification strategies, and collaborate with Architecture, Digital & Wireless Design, and Backend teams while advancing quality processes and security awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical and/or Computer Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in chip design or verification.
• Proven knowledge of architecture and verification methodologies for MCU/Memory/Peripherals/Interconnects/Clocks/Reset/Low Power.
• Knowledge of wireless protocols to support data-path verification.
• Experience in AI platforms like Cursor / Claude.
• Experience in managing teams and building capabilities from ground up.
• Knowledge of Mixed Signal Design Styles (Analog, RNM modelling).
• Strong experience in Formal/Functional/UPF based verification and coverage strategies.
• Chip boot flow and security architecture knowledge.
• Team-building mindset and leadership能力.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Verification Organization in US and Europe for IP/Sub-system/SoC Verification.
• Develop and drive US and Europe verification teams towards Gen-AI based verification.
• Build skills in MCU architecture from IP to SoC and deliver multiple products.
• Develop solid MCU infrastructure foundations (clocks, reset, low power, interconnects, wireless data paths).
• Collaborate with Architecture, Digital & Wireless Design, and Backend teams to ensure solid handoffs for UPF-based verification.
• Enhance Quality Management System to ensure process adherence and resource planning.

Skills

Chip verification

Team leadership

Formal/UPF verification

Wireless protocols

MCU architecture knowledge

AI platforms

Architecture/verification methods

Security architecture

Low power design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical and/or Computer Engineering

Tools

Cursor/Claude AI

Job description

Silicon Labs, a leader in low-power wireless connectivity, is seeking a Director of Verification for US and Europe in Austin, TX. You will head the IoT Digital Design verification org, driving AI-enhanced verification and building capabilities across MCU architecture and IP-to-SoC levels.

You’ll lead cross-region teams, shape verification strategies, and collaborate with Architecture, Digital & Wireless Design, and Backend teams while advancing quality processes and security awareness.