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Silicon Labs - Lead Embedded Software Engineer - WiFi

Silicon Labs
7 - 10 Years
Hyderabad

Posted on: 17/08/2026

Job Description

The Role :

We are seeking passionate Lead Embedded Software Engineers to join our Wi-Fi software team.

In this role, you will design, implement, and test high-quality embedded software that powers our Wi-Fi ICs and connectivity solutions.

You will work closely with architects, hardware engineers, and test teams to ensure robust, production-ready software delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C for Wi-Fi ICs and connectivity solutions.

- Participate in architecture and design discussions, helping define scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions.

- Own the delivery of software features from design through implementation, testing, and production release.

- Write and maintain unit tests, functional tests, and automation to ensure software quality and reliability.

- Debug complex software, firmware, and system-level issues using tools such as JTAG, GDB, and logic analyzers.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware, protocol stacks, and system components.

- Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to engineers across the team.

- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to their technical growth and development.

- Drive improvements in software architecture, development processes, testing, and engineering best practices.

- Contribute to performance optimization, reliability improvements, and root-cause analysis of customer and field issues.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

- 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.

- Strong coding skills in C/C++.

- Knowledge of Wi-Fi or other networking protocol stacks.

- Experience with RTOS-based environments.

- Experience with unit testing, debugging, and validation in embedded environments.

- Proven experience applying best software development practices (design, coding standards, code reviews, maintainability) and best testing practices (unit, integration, functional).

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and continuous integration workflows.

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have:

- Exposure to Linux kernel, device drivers, or open-source development.

- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience collaborating in iterative development environments.

Benefits & Perks :

Not only will you be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the product; we also strive for good work/life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun.

- Equity Rewards (RSUs).

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

- Insurance plans with Outpatient cover.

- National Pension Scheme (NPS).

- Flexible work policy.

- Childcare support.

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