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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer I - Modem Design - **Company:** Silicon Labs - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $78,750.0 - $146,250.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Data Analysis, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), Computer Engineering, Modems, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Desktop Publishing, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Digital Technology, Formal Verification, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System on a Chip, SystemVerilog, Verilog, Wi-Fi Technology, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Fpga Hardware, State Machines, Zigbee, Code Inspection - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=22aec90a9c1b83f6 ## About the Role * Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. * Experience with RTL design using Verilog and/or SystemVerilog. * Experience with digital design simulation and verification methodologies and tools. * Understanding of digital design fundamentals, including synchronous design, state machines, timing, and logic optimization. * Basic programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or a similar language for automation, testing, or data analysis. The Following Qualifications Will Be Considered a Plus * Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) concepts and digital communications systems. * Experience with MATLAB modeling for DSP and wireless communication algorithms. * RTL design and verification experience using Verilog/SystemVerilog and Questa tools. * Familiarity with wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, or proprietary wireless protocols. * Experience with FPGA development, hardware bring-up, or lab-based debugging. * Exposure to ASIC or SoC design flows, including synthesis, linting, CDC analysis, or formal verification. ## Description You'll join the PHYMAC MODEM team, which designs digital components of Silicon Labs' low-power wireless products. Our team focuses on building efficient, high-performance digital systems that enable wireless connectivity across applications such as smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities. By working at the intersection of digital design and wireless systems, the team plays a critical role in advancing the future of connected devices. 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