Software QA Engineer I
About The Position
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 at www.silabs.com. Meet the Team The 15.4 Software Quality Assurance (SQA) team at Silicon Labs ensures the reliability and performance of our wireless software stacks and development tools. We focus on automation, scripting, and continuous integration to validate IEEE 802.15.4–based technologies such as Zigbee, Matter, and OpenThread, which form the backbone of secure, low-power IoT networks. As part of a global engineering organization, the team collaborates with firmware, DevOps, and systems engineers to maintain Silicon Labs’ reputation for delivering robust, high-quality wireless connectivity solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Python programming.
- Experience working in Linux environments for development, scripting, and debugging.
- Basic understanding of networking and wireless technologies (e.g., Wi-Fi or similar).
- Familiarity with QA methodologies, automated testing frameworks, and version control systems.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a mindset for quality and efficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of IEEE 802.15.4 wireless technologies, including Zigbee or OpenThread.
- Working exposure to AI tools such as CursorVS code, CoPilot, and ChatGPT
- Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD systems such as Jenkins or GitHub CI.
- Experience using PyTest or other Python-based testing frameworks.
- Understanding of network analysis, packet sniffing, or debugging tools for wireless protocols.
- Familiarity with software test automation frameworks or infrastructure development.
- Prior project or internship experience supporting SQA or DevOps automation in embedded or wireless systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop automated test frameworks and scripts to validate wireless protocol software.
- Execute test plans and analyze results to ensure the quality, stability, and performance of 15.4-based stacks and related tools.
- Support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and PyTest for continuous validation.
- Write Pytest scripts and utilities to automate testing, data analysis, and regression checks.
- Collaborate with software, DevOps, and QA teams to improve automation coverage and process efficiency.
- Troubleshoot, reproduce, and document software issues in Linux-based environments.
- Contribute to the enhancement of internal test infrastructure and quality metrics tracking.
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 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
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
