Staff Wireless Verification Engineer

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.  

Wireless Staff Verification Engineer

Austin, TX
Responsibilities
The IoT Digital Design team is a state-of-the-art IC design team focused on producing world class Wireless MCU SoCs. The architecture specification, design, verification, emulation, and implementation of the Wireless MCU SoCs are all the responsibilities of the IoT Digital team. These SoCs include an embedded CPU system with analog and digital peripherals, advanced security, advanced power management, and best in class radios to support a wide range of wireless IoT applications and standards. We strive to provide advanced technology solutions through innovation in custom RISC-V Cores and AI/ML accelerators.

This position involves deploying modern verification methodology to short-range wireless systems. The qualified candidate should have architected Datapath intensive testbenches from scratch and taken it through all stages of execution. The candidate will interact with systems team to obtain relevant high-level models, setup testbench according to specification document, corelate models with design and provide feedback to appropriate stakeholders. Advanced DSP and communication knowledge is an added advantage.
 

· End-to-end verification of DSP and communication blocks for functionality and Performance.

· Architect and implement testbenches and verification components using UVM-based methods.

· Architect and Implement Formal Verification solutions when applicable.

· Coverage definition, implementation, and analysis.

· Integrate, debug, and improve real-number models in the testbench.

· Port relevant testbench components to higher level testbenches.

Experience Level: 8+ years in Industry.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering
 

Skills You Will Need:
· Industry experience with Metrics Driven Verification using SystemVerilog and UVM.

· Experience using MATLAB or other high-level modeling language/tool.

· Knowledge of scripting/language (Python, PERL, shell, TCL).

· Knowledge of common wireless communications standards and protocols such as Bluetooth low-energy, 802.15.4 or 802.11 WiFi

· Understand Verilog RTL with emphasis on DSP/math-centric designs.
 

The following qualifications will be considered a plus:

· Knowledge of the following will be a plus: signal acquisition, timing recovery, mixers, equalizers, FFTs, demodulators, FEC encoders/decoders, etc.

· DSP Knowledge including sampling theory, filter design (FIR, IIR) and basic modulation scheme in digital communication, such as FSK, PSK, OFDM, etc.

· Experience with Low-level C test maintenance and debug

· Technical leadership and mentoring experience.

· Good written and oral communication skills.
 

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)
• 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 $150,500 - $279,500 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.