Applications Engineer II
About The Position
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, creating embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. They provide device makers with integrated SoCs, support, and ecosystems for advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs operates in over 16 countries and is a trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. The Boston office hosts various teams within the IoT software division, fostering excellent collaboration and communication. The 15.4 NPI Applications team is at the forefront of bringing Silicon Labs' latest wireless technologies to market, working with customers and internal teams to accelerate adoption of technologies like Zigbee, Thread, and Matter, and influencing the evolution of wireless solutions through customer feedback. This team operates at the intersection of customers, engineering, and product management, playing a key role in product launches, solving technical challenges, and driving design wins.
Requirements
- BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
- Strong proficiency in embedded C and embedded software architecture.
- Excellent problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and debugging skills in embedded systems.
- Experience with networking software, protocols, and distributed system interactions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with wireless technologies, particularly IEEE 802.15.4-based protocols such as Zigbee, Thread, and Matter.
- Familiarity with low-power embedded systems, IoT device development, and wireless networking concepts.
- Experience in customer-facing technical roles such as Applications Engineering, Field Applications Engineering, or Technical Support.
- Experience driving technical engagements with strategic customers and influencing product direction through customer feedback.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical expert supporting customers integrating Silicon Labs’ IEEE 802.15.4 wireless software stacks.
- Lead the debugging, analysis, and resolution of complex embedded software, networking, and system-level issues in customer applications.
- Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, training materials, application notes, and example applications.
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and customer-facing teams to improve product readiness, solution quality, and customer experience.
- Champion customer needs by translating field feedback into actionable product and process improvements.
- Guide customer engagements throughout the product lifecycle, from evaluation and design through deployment and production.
- Drive Alpha customer engagements, including use-case validation, technical risk assessment, feedback collection, and production readiness activities.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of best practices, technical knowledge, and team processes.
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)
- Life/AD&D and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Adoption assistance
- Back-Up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Legal benefits
- Pet insurance
- Flexible PTO schedule
- 3 paid volunteer days per year
- Charitable contribution match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free downtown parking 2 weeks a month
- Onsite Gym and locker rooms coming in April 2026
- Monthly wellness offerings
- Free snacks
- Monthly company updates with our CEO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
