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Associate Staff FPGA Engineer

We are Silicon Labs. We are a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, unmatched ecosystem and robust support make us the ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies and improve lives.

About the team

The IoT Digital Design team is a state-of-art IC design team focused on producing world class Wireless MCU SoCs. The architecture specification, design, verification, emulation, and implementation of the Wireless MCU SoCs is the responsibility of the IoT Digital team. These SoCs include an embedded CPU system with analog and digital peripherals, advanced security, advanced power management, and best in class radios to support a wide range of wireless IoT applications and standards. We strive to provide best in class technology solutions through innovation in custom RISC-V Cores and AI/ML components.

Silicon Labs is seeking an Associate Staff Engineer for the Emulation and Prototyping Platform (EPP) team. The position requires a thorough FPGA development and deployment background with focus on automation to efficiently deliver an emulation platform.

Responsibilities

Help deliver emulation platforms to internal groups to enable pre-silicon verification, validation, and software development.
Develop FPGA models for digital and analog blocks with necessary functional and details.
Ability to understand the architecture and ASIC design to tune them to FPGA needs.
Work with software teams to understand and deliver on prototypic requirements.
Develop highly automated and efficient methodologies to scale the user experience.

Experience Level: 8+ years in Industry

Education Requirements: Bachelor or master’s degree in electrical and/or Computer Engineering

Minimum Qualifications

Worked with industry standard emulation and simulation tools.
Ability to understand Hardware Description Language in Verilog.
Understand CDC, STA and other timing considerations in the context of FPGA.
Advanced knowledge of clocking, memory and other FPGA needs.
Experience with Lab equipment like Digital Signal Analyzer and Signal Generator.
Knowledge of scripting languages like TCL, perl and python.
Previous experience with Linux based version control environment (GIT, Perforce, Methodics).

Preferred Qualifications

Worked with SystemVerilog and UVM testbench.
Job Automation skills like Jenkins and Docker.
Embedded C programming.
PCB knowledge for schematic, layout, signal integrity consideration etc.
Chip integration and bring-up experience.
SW, Tooling and DevOps knowledge

Benefits

Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental & vision plans
Highly competitive salary
Flexible Vacation plan
401k plan with match and Roth plan option
Equity rewards (RSUs)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Life/AD&D and disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Adoption assistance
Back-Up childcare
Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
WFH option and flexible time off
3 paid volunteer days per year
Charitable contribution match
Tuition reimbursement
Free downtown parking in Austin
Onsite gym
Monthly wellness offerings
Free snacks
Monthly company updates with our CEO

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $113,400 - $210,600 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.