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# Software Engineer I

- **Company:** Silicon Laboratories Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $78,750.0 - $146,250.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Programming, Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting, PIC Microcontroller, Git, Bare Metal, Zigbee, Wireless Technologies
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-i-austin-tx--aae7c636-c873-4d4e-8c0f-f9e23e9b7271

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Ecosystems, Embedded Systems, Smart Homes, Smart Cities, Wireless Communications, Internet of Things, Leading Edge Technology, Low Power, Laboratory Operations, * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

 * Strong interest in embedded software, wireless communications, and low-level system development.

 * Academic or project experience in embedded software development using C or C++.

 * Understanding of fundamental wireless communication concepts, including RF, modulation, packet-based communication, or digital signal processing.

 * Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded peripherals, interrupts, memory-constrained systems, and real-time software concepts.

 * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

 * Ability to use development and debugging tools such as JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or protocol analyzers.

 * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.

 * Ability to learn complex technical systems, analyze issues, and turn requirements into well-tested software.

 * Clear communication and a collaborative approach to solving engineering challenges.

The following skills will be considered a plus:

 * Internship, co-op, research, or project experience related to embedded firmware, wireless systems, or IoT devices.

 * Experience with bare-metal embedded software development, including low-level programming without an RTOS.

 * Exposure to Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, proprietary wireless protocols, or multiprotocol systems.

 * Experience with Python or other scripting languages for test automation, data analysis, or development tooling.

 * Knowledge of RTOS concepts, device drivers, bootloaders, power optimization, or embedded security.

 * Exposure to Git, CI/CD workflows, unit testing, and automated hardware-in-the-loop testing.

 * Participation in engineering competitions, technical organizations, research publications, or relevant student leadership activities.

## Description

* Develop and maintain embedded software features for Silicon Labs wireless radio platforms.

 * Design, implement, test, and debug firmware in C/C++ for resource-constrained microcontrollers.

 * Support radio-control capabilities, including transmit, receive, power management, timing, and diagnostic features.

 * Collaborate with hardware, radio design, SDK, validation, and applications teams to bring new wireless products and features to market.

 * Investigate software and hardware integration issues using debuggers, logic analyzers, and other lab tools.

 * Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, automated testing, and continuous improvement of development processes.