Engineer I - Software Design

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.

About the Team:

The Bluetooth R&D team at Silicon Labs develops and maintains Bluetooth protocol stack software supporting Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The team delivers scalable, standards-compliant Bluetooth solutions used across a wide range of applications, including data connectivity, device control, and audio use cases such as Classic Audio, HFP calling, and LE Audio. The team works closely with controller, PHY/RF, systems, validation, and customer-facing teams across multiple global locations to ensure high-quality, interoperable Bluetooth software for Silicon Labs wireless products.

The Role:

Silicon Labs is seeking a Software Engineer to work on Bluetooth stack development for both Bluetooth Classic and BLE. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining Bluetooth stack features, with an emphasis on correctness, interoperability, and maintainability. The role also encourages a modern development mindset, including iterative problem solving, effective use of tooling, and openness to AI-assisted development approaches to improve productivity and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Bluetooth protocol stack software for Classic and BLE.
• Implement and enhance Bluetooth features and profiles, including GATT, GAP, L2CAP, SMP, and audio-related profiles.
• Contribute to Bluetooth stack support for a range of use cases, including data, control, and audio-related profiles such as HFP, Classic Audio, and LE Audio..
• Debug and resolve interoperability, qualification, and system-level issues.
• Work closely with controller, systems, and validation teams to ensure end-to-end Bluetooth functionality.
• Support customer issues through root-cause analysis and fixes.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team

Skill set:

• Strong embedded software development experience with C/C++.
• Solid understanding of Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy fundamentals.
• Experience working on Bluetooth host stack components and protocols.
• Familiarity with RTOS-based systems and multi-threaded embedded software.
• Good understanding of MCU concepts, including interrupts, memory architecture, peripherals.
• Experience delivering embedded software features across the development lifecycle.
• Awareness of memory and power considerations in embedded systems.
• Demonstrated ability to think beyond obvious solutions and proactively drive tasks to completion.
• Familiarity with AI concepts, including basic understanding of AI context, models, and GenAI-based development tools, and how they can be used responsibly to improve productivity or analysis.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team.
• Exposure to Bluetooth controller concepts is a plus.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience), with 2 to 5 years of experience in embedded or wireless software development.

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.