Senior/ Associate Staff Wireless Embedded Software Engineer

Silicon Laboratories Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great medical plans (PPO or HSA)

Flexible vacation

401k with match

Equity rewards (RSUs)

Life/AD&D and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Monthly wellness offerings

Free snacks

Volunteer days

Charitable contribution match

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Silicon Labs is seeking a Senior/Associate Staff Wireless Embedded Software Engineer to develop foundational embedded software for low-power wireless MCUs and SDKs. You will own features end-to-end, from requirements through release, and work closely with firmware, silicon, systems, and test teams to deliver reliable, power-efficient wireless products.

This role emphasizes hardware-software collaboration, real-time constraints, and debugging across borders.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of embedded software/firmware development.
• Strong programming in Embedded C/C++.
• Experience with microcontrollers in resource-constrained, real-time environments.
• Hands-on debugging at hardware/software boundary (JTAG/SWD, scopes, logic analyzers).
• Experience with device drivers, interrupts, peripherals, timing-sensitive code.
• Experience from design to release of features.
• Exposure to AI-powered tooling for development, testing, or automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for low-power wireless MCUs and SDKs.
• Own features from requirements to release and long-term support.
• Build and enhance low-level firmware components like drivers and startup code.
• Optimize for performance, power, and memory in real-time systems.
• Debug across software, firmware, hardware, and system boundaries using lab tools.
• Collaborate with hardware, silicon, systems, and product teams to define requirements.
• Contribute to automated testing, validation, and tooling.
• Mentor engineers through code and design reviews.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Debugging tools

Hardware interfaces

Python scripting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

JTAG/SWD

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

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.

Senior/ Associate Staff Wireless Embedded Software Engineer

In this role, you will help develop foundational embedded software that enables customers to build reliable, power-efficient wireless products on Silicon Labs devices. You will work on software that supports both proprietary and standards-based wireless systems, contributing to technology used across a broad range of IoT applications. This is a great opportunity for an experienced embedded engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware, solving complex technical problems, and owning software from concept through release. While experience in wireless systems is a plus, we are also excited to hear from candidates with strong embedded systems fundamentals who want to grow deeper in wireless applications.

Meet the Team

The RAIL team develops the Radio Abstraction Interface Layer (RAIL), a common radio software platform that helps customers build wireless applications without needing to master device-specific radio details. Our work enables everything from low-power battery-operated devices to more complex multi-protocol systems. As part of this team, you will collaborate closely with firmware, silicon, systems, and test engineers to deliver high-quality embedded software that helps customers build innovative connected products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for Silicon Labs low-power wireless MCUs and SDKs
• Own software features from requirements and design through implementation, validation, release, and long-term support
• Build and enhance low-level firmware components such as device drivers, initialization and startup code, timing-sensitive system software, and radio control features
• Optimize software for performance, reliability, power-efficiency, and memory/CPU utilization in real-time embedded environments
• Debug complex issues across software, firmware, hardware, and system boundaries using lab tools and debuggers
• Collaborate with hardware, silicon, systems, and product teams to define requirements, review designs, and support bring-up of new devices
• Contribute to automated test, validation, and development tooling to improve product quality and engineering efficiency
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions that raise engineering quality across the team
• Mentor and support other engineers through technical guidance, collaboration, and best practices

Skills You Will Need

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software or firmware development
• Strong programming skills in Embedded C and/or C++
• Experience developing software for microcontrollers in resource-constrained, real-time environments, including bare metal and/or RTOS-based systems
• Strong debugging skills at the hardware/software boundary, with hands‑on experience using tools such as debuggers, JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers
• Experience working on low-level embedded software such as device drivers, interrupts, peripheral interfaces, timing-sensitive code, or memory-constrained systems
• Experience taking features from design through implementation, test, and release
• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision‑making
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills

The following qualifications will be considered as a plus:

• Experience with wireless or connectivity technologies such as Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, Thread, Wi‑Fi, or proprietary radio systems
• Experience with communication stacks, radio control software, PHY/MAC‑related functionality, or other timing‑critical embedded software
• Experience optimizing embedded systems for low power, performance, and reliability
• Experience with common embedded interfaces and peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, DMA, timers, and interrupts
• Experience with Python or similar scripting languages for tooling, automation, testing, or build workflows
• Experience with automated test, CI, validation frameworks, or hardware‑in‑the‑loop test environments
• Experience with silicon bring‑up, hardware validation, or close collaboration with chip or board design teams
• Experience with multi‑core microcontrollers, concurrency, synchronization, or shared‑resource challenges
• Familiarity with assembly on ARM, RISC‑V, or similar MCU architectures
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, or similar) to support prototyping, test development, debugging, automation, and documentation, with strong engineering judgment and validation practices

Why Join Silicon Labs

• Work on foundational wireless technology used across a wide range of IoT products
• Solve interesting technical problems at the intersection of embedded software, hardware, and wireless systems
• Collaborate with experienced engineers across firmware, silicon, systems, and test
• Make a direct impact on technology that helps customers bring connected products to market faster
• Continue growing your technical depth in embedded systems and wireless applications

Benefits & Perks

You can look forward to the following benefits:

• Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental & vision plans
• Flexible vacation plan.
• 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)
• 3 paid volunteer days per year
• Charitable contribution match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Monthly wellness offerings
• Free snacks
• Monthly company updates with our CEO # LI AA1

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $124,600 - $231,400 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. 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.