Software Engineer – Embedded / Wireless Software
Silicon Labs Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland · €37K–€68K/yr
Semiconductor Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
You will design, implement, and test embedded software within an agile team to support wireless connectivity products. Responsibilities include writing maintainable C code, developing automated tests, and investigating complex system issues.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates should have strong C programming skills and experience with software design through projects or internships. A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.
Benefits
Full description
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
You’ll join Silicon Labs’ Bluetooth software team, which develops embedded software for our Bluetooth and multiprotocol IoT products. We’re looking for software engineers with strong fundamentals who want to build reliable products and learn more about wireless technology.
Job description As a Software Engineer, you’ll work with an agile product team to design, implement, test, and document embedded software. You’ll contribute throughout development, from early design discussions to delivery and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Take part in feature design and architecture discussions, then turn those decisions into production-quality software.
- Develop maintainable C software that follows the team’s coding standards.
- Write automated tests and expand regression and performance coverage.
- Improve build scripts, continuous integration workflows, developer tools, and technical documentation.
- Investigate challenging embedded and systems software issues, including problems reported by customers.
- Suggest and implement practical improvements to product quality, developer workflows, and team practices.
- As you gain experience, you may also work with wireless specifications or participate in Bluetooth SIG activities.
Required qualifications
- Experience with software design through coursework, an internship, or a project.
- Strong C programming skills in an embedded or systems context; academic and personal projects count.
- Comfort debugging and testing software and working iteratively with a team.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to learn new domains and tools.
- Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making..
The following experience is helpful but not required
- Experience developing software platforms or APIs, embedded systems, microcontrollers, or development tools.
- Familiarity with Bluetooth or another communication or short-range connectivity protocol
- Experience working in an agile team.
- Interest in wireless systems, energy-efficient embedded design, or related fields.
- Experience with digital or analog audio or signal processing, depending on the project.
Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, or a related field with a software focus.
What we offer
- The opportunity to build software for products in Silicon Labs’ IoT portfolio
- Mentoring from experienced embedded software engineers
- Work on products used by customers around the world
- A collaborative agile team that values quality, learning, and continuous improvement
Benefits & Perks
- Modern office space in a central location in the immediate vicinity of the Leppävaara railway station, Sello shopping centre and other Leppävaara services
- Free covered parking
- Free snacks and beverages
- Extensive occupational health care and supplementary medical expense coverage for treatments performed by specialist physicians
- Flexible working hours
- Mobile phone
- Lunch benefit
- Smartum Exercise & Culture benefit
- Quarterly celebrations / holiday parties
- 3 paid volunteer days per year
- Paid parental leave (maternity 3 months, paternity 2 weeks), additional parental leaves will be in accordance with legislation
- Other Workplace Activities
- Innovation Events – Free Your Gecko
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between €36,750 - €68,250 EUR. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.
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.