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# Applications Engineer II

- **Company:** Silicon Labs
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $101,500.0 - $188,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Notes, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Wireless Networks, Information Technology, Zigbee, Wireless Technologies
- **Published:** June 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ea5fdbddcc135602

## About the Role

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.

## 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.


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