Serve as a technical expert supporting customers integrating Silicon Labs' IEEE 802.15.4 wireless software stacks.
Lead the debugging, analysis, and resolution of complex embedded software, networking, and system-level issues in customer applications.
Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, training materials, application notes, and example applications.
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and customer-facing teams to improve product readiness, solution quality, and customer experience.
Champion customer needs by translating field feedback into actionable product and process improvements.
Guide customer engagements throughout the product lifecycle, from evaluation and design through deployment and production.
Drive Alpha customer engagements, including use-case validation, technical risk assessment, feedback collection, and production readiness activities.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of best practices, technical knowledge, and team processes.
Skills You Will Need
Requirements
BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
Strong proficiency in embedded C and embedded software architecture.
Excellent problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and debugging skills in embedded systems.
Experience with networking software, protocols, and distributed system interactions.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.
The following qualifications are considered a plus:
Experience with wireless technologies, particularly IEEE 802.15.4-based protocols such as Zigbee, Thread, and Matter.
Familiarity with low-power embedded systems, IoT device development, and wireless networking concepts.
Experience in customer-facing technical roles such as Applications Engineering, Field Applications Engineering, or Technical Support.
Experience driving technical engagements with strategic customers and influencing product direction through customer feedback.
Benefits & Perks
You can look forward to the following 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
Charitable contribution match
Tuition reimbursement
Free downtown parking 2 weeks a month
Onsite Gym and locker rooms coming in April 2026
Monthly wellness offerings
Free snacks
Monthly company updates with our CEO
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Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world's most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com .
Applications Engineer II
Boston, MA
Our Boston office host various teams belonging to the IoT software division, including Platform, wireless tools and protocols, quality assurance, application specialists, and project management teams. We are proud of the work atmosphere we maintain by fostering excellent collaboration and good communication at all times.
Meet the Team
The 15.4 NPI Applications team is at the forefront of bringing Silicon Labs' latest wireless technologies to market. Working directly with leading IoT customers and internal product teams, the team helps accelerate adoption of technologies such as Zigbee, Thread, and Matter while influencing the evolution of Silicon Labs' wireless solutions through real-world customer feedback.
As part of the Wireless NPI organization, the team operates at the intersection of customers, engineering, and product management. Team members play a key role in enabling successful product launches, solving complex technical challenges, and driving strategic design wins that shape the future of connected devices.
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