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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Digital Design Engineer I - **Company:** Silicon Labs - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $78,750.0 - $146,250.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Boolean Algebra, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Electronic Design Automation, Firmware, Hardware Description Language, Open Source Technology, Static Timing Analysis, System on a Chip, SystemVerilog, Verilog, State Machines, Vlsi Design - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=38885e466f9fc9de ## About the Role Do you have experience in Digital circuit design?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. * Academic or project experience in VLSI design, digital IC design, digital embedded systems, computer architecture, or SoC development. * Understanding of digital design fundamentals, including RTL design, finite state machines, timing concepts, and digital logic implementation. * Experience with hardware description languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog through coursework, research, internships, or project work. * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment and communicate technical concepts clearly. The following skills will be considered a plus: * Internship, co-op, research, or project experience related to digital IC design, SoC development, or semiconductor product development. * Exposure to digital verification methodologies, simulation tools, and verification environments. * Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for design, synthesis, timing analysis, or verification. * Knowledge of embedded systems, microcontroller architectures, or wireless communication systems. * Exposure to mixed-signal design concepts and integration of analog and digital subsystems. * Participation in engineering competitions, technical organizations, open-source hardware projects, or relevant student leadership activities. ## Description You'll join the Wireless MCU - Digital Design team, which is responsible for the integrated circuit (IC) design of digital components across the entire system-on-chip (SoC). The team's work spans from architecture and design through verification, ensuring that each block integrates seamlessly into high-performance, low-power SoCs. By combining digital and analog expertise, the team drives innovation in embedded systems for a wide range of wireless applications. Responsibilities * Contribute to the digital IC design and development of system-on-chip (SoC) architectures for wireless microcontroller products. * Design, implement, and validate digital logic blocks for integration into complex mixed-signal SoC solutions. * Apply knowledge of VLSI design principles to support block-level and system-level digital design activities, including RTL development and integration. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analog design, verification, firmware, and systems engineers, to deliver high-quality silicon solutions. * Develop models, simulations, and verification plans to ensure functionality, performance, and design quality. * Analyze design results, debug issues, and support root-cause investigations throughout the development lifecycle. * Participate in design reviews and technical discussions, providing recommendations to improve design quality, methodologies, and development efficiency. * Support silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization activities as needed. ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [When Agents Meet Legacy: Never Change a Running System](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100320-when-agents-meet-legacy-never-change-a-running-system) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Steps to Get a Software Engineer Internship](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/160-steps-to-get-a-software-engineer-internship) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)