Silicon Labs

Design Engineer I - Modem Design

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerSilicon Labs
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted14 Sep 2026

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 atwww.silabs.com.

Meet the Team

You’lljoin the PHYMAC MODEM team, which designs digital components of Silicon Labs’ low-power wireless products. Our team focuses on building efficient, high-performance digital systems that enable wireless connectivity across applications such as smarthome, industrial IoT, and smart cities. By working at the intersection of digital design and wireless systems, the team plays a critical role in advancing the future of connected devices.

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Responsibilities

Design, model, and verify digital blocks for low-power wireless products.

Develop RTL implementations and verification environments to ensure functionality, performance, and quality.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate wireless system requirements into efficient digital architectures and implementations.

Debug and resolve design and verification issues throughout the development cycle.

Contribute to the integration, bring-up, and validation of digital modules within larger system-on-chip (SoC) designs.

Develop scripts and tools to improve design, verification, and testing efficiency.

Document design decisions, verification results, and technical findings, and present work to the broader engineering team.

Skills You Need

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, ora relatedfield.

Experience with RTL design using Verilog and/orSystemVerilog.

Experience with digital design simulation and verification methodologies and tools.

Understanding ofdigital design fundamentals, including synchronous design, state machines, timing, and logic optimization.

Basic programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or a similar language for automation, testing, or data analysis.

The Following Qualifications Will Be ConsideredaPlus

Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) concepts and digital communications systems.

Experience with MATLAB modeling for DSP and wireless communication algorithms.

RTL design and verification experience using Verilog/SystemVerilogand Questa tools.

Familiarity with wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, or proprietary wireless protocols.

Experience with FPGA development, hardware bring-up, or lab-based debugging.

Exposure to ASIC or SoC design flows, including synthesis, linting, CDC analysis, or formal verification.

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 planoption

Equity rewards (RSUs)

Life/AD&D and disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Adoptionassistance

Back-Up childcare

Additionalbenefit 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

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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.

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