Digital Design Engineer I

Silicon Labs • Austin, TX

3d • $78,750 - $146,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

You’ll join the Wireless MCU – Digital Design team, which is responsible for the integrated circuit (IC) design of digital components across the entire system-on-chip (SoC). The team’s work spans from architecture and design through verification, ensuring that each block integrates seamlessly into high-performance, low-power SoCs. By combining digital and analog expertise, the team drives innovation in embedded systems for a wide range of wireless applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Academic or project experience in VLSI design, digital IC design, digital embedded systems, computer architecture, or SoC development.
• Understanding of digital design fundamentals, including RTL design, finite state machines, timing concepts, and digital logic implementation.
• Experience with hardware description languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog through coursework, research, internships, or project work.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience related to digital IC design, SoC development, or semiconductor product development.
• Exposure to digital verification methodologies, simulation tools, and verification environments.
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for design, synthesis, timing analysis, or verification.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, microcontroller architectures, or wireless communication systems.
• Exposure to mixed-signal design concepts and integration of analog and digital subsystems.
• Participation in engineering competitions, technical organizations, open-source hardware projects, or relevant student leadership activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the digital IC design and development of system-on-chip (SoC) architectures for wireless microcontroller products.
• Design, implement, and validate digital logic blocks for integration into complex mixed-signal SoC solutions.
• Apply knowledge of VLSI design principles to support block-level and system-level digital design activities, including RTL development and integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analog design, verification, firmware, and systems engineers, to deliver high-quality silicon solutions.
• Develop models, simulations, and verification plans to ensure functionality, performance, and design quality.
• Analyze design results, debug issues, and support root-cause investigations throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions, providing recommendations to improve design quality, methodologies, and development efficiency.
• Support silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization activities as needed.

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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free downtown parking
• Onsite gym
• Monthly wellness offerings
• Free snacks
• Monthly company updates with our CEO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level