Senior Applications Engineer I

We are Silicon Labs. We are a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, unmatched ecosystem and robust support make us the ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies and improve lives.  

Meet The Team

At Silicon Labs, our Applications Engineers are at the heart of customer success. We provide top-notch engineering support, develop code examples, and create technical collateral, including comprehensive documentation for our IoT products. Our portfolio features multi-protocol wireless SoCs and 32-bit ARM Cortex-based MCUs, designed to simplify design efforts, reduce BOM costs, and accelerate time to market for a wide range of industrial and communications applications.

Our Wireless portfolio includes a diverse array of transceivers and wireless MCUs tailored for applications such as Sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz proprietary wireless, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and IEEE802.15.4 mesh networking. These devices are engineered to meet the needs of modern IoT solutions, ensuring robust performance and seamless integration.

The Mass Market Applications Engineering team is the critical link between our innovative products and our customers’ success. Our primary function is to support rapid prototyping and development, enabling customers to bring their systems to life using our cutting-edge products. We are product experts, dedicated to providing exceptional technical support and contributing to a rich knowledge base and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will leverage your expertise in embedded systems and wireless technologies while working with our cutting-edge MCU products. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our products by supporting customers as they design and build connected systems. Here is what your daily role will look like:

• Customer Support: Actively engage with customers to answer technical questions related to their design activities, primarily through Silicon Labs’ public and private support systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the sales team and field application engineers to address customers’ technical inquiries and assist with debugging issues.
• Training Delivery: Occasionally deliver training materials for Silicon Labs’ global sales and field engineers to enhance their technical knowledge.
• Technical Writing: Create and maintain technical collateral, including knowledge base articles, quick start guides, and code examples.
• Content Improvement: Continuously improve the utility and ease of use of the technical collateral available on our public website.

Skills You Need

• Educational Background: Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of electrical or computer engineering fundamentals and methodologies.
• Communication Skills: Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Embedded Systems Experience: Extensive hands-on experience with embedded systems, including microcontroller programming, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and firmware development (C/C++).
• Wireless Technology Expertise: Deep understanding of wireless communication protocols (e.g., Proprietary Protocols, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee), and experience with wireless system design and troubleshooting.
• Experience in designing PCB trace antennas is a plus.
• Circuit Knowledge: Technical knowledge of analog and digital circuits, including MCU core and peripherals.
• Desired Experience: 3 to 5 years.
• "Nice to Have" Skill- Antenna Knowledge: Familiarity with various types of antennas and their applications considered a plus. Experience in the design, simulation, and testing of matching networks for antennas designed for ISM bands (Sub-GHz and 2.4GHz).

Benefits

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)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 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
• Charitable contribution match
• 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 $95,357 - $177,091 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.