Silicon Labs is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. The Digital Design Engineer I will contribute to the design and development of system-on-chip architectures for wireless microcontroller products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality silicon solutions.
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
Skills
- 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
- 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
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
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.