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Design Engineer I - Modem Design

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-09

Silicon Labs is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. The Design Engineer I will join the PHYMAC MODEM team to design digital components for low-power wireless products, focusing on efficient digital systems that enable connectivity across various applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, model, and verify digital blocks for low-power wireless products
  • Develop RTL implementations and verification environments to ensure functionality, performance, and quality
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate wireless system requirements into efficient digital architectures and implementations
  • Debug and resolve design and verification issues throughout the development cycle
  • Contribute to the integration, bring-up, and validation of digital modules within larger system-on-chip (SoC) designs
  • Develop scripts and tools to improve design, verification, and testing efficiency
  • Document design decisions, verification results, and technical findings, and present work to the broader engineering team

Skills

  • 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
  • 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

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
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free downtown parking
  • Onsite gym
  • Monthly wellness offerings
  • Free snacks
  • Monthly company updates with our CEO
  • Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.

Company Overview

  • Silicon Labs is a leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://silabs.com/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Silicon Labs has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 32 in 2025, 37 in 2024, 40 in 2023, 48 in 2022, 52 in 2021, 29 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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