Applications Engineer II

Silicon Labs
Boston, MA, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$101,500.0 - $188,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Notes Computer Networks Computer Engineering Software Debugging Distributed Systems Embedded C Embedded Software Wireless Networks Information Technology Zigbee Wireless Technologies

Job description

  • 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.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Technical architecture?, * 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., * 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.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance, 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)
  • 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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The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $101,500 - $188,500 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.

About the company

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., The 15.4 NPI Applications team is at the forefront of bringing Silicon Labs’ latest wireless technologies to market. Working directly with leading IoT customers and internal product teams, the team helps accelerate adoption of technologies such as Zigbee, Thread, and Matter while influencing the evolution of Silicon Labs’ wireless solutions through real-world customer feedback.

As part of the Wireless NPI organization, the team operates at the intersection of customers, engineering, and product management. Team members play a key role in enabling successful product launches, solving complex technical challenges, and driving strategic design wins that shape the future of connected devices.

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