Design Engineer I - Modem Design
Silicon LabsJob Title
Design Engineer I - Modem Design
Role Summary
Join the PHYMAC MODEM team to design and verify digital blocks for low-power wireless SoCs used in smart home and industrial IoT applications. The role focuses on RTL implementation, verification, integration, and lab bring-up of modem-related digital modules.
Experience Level
Entry-level (Design Engineer I). Typically suitable for candidates with approximately 0–3 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
The role requires hands-on digital design and verification across the development cycle and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Design, model, and verify digital blocks for low-power wireless products.
- Develop RTL implementations and verification environments (Verilog/SystemVerilog).
- Debug and resolve design and verification issues during development.
- Integrate and validate digital modules within larger SoC designs and assist with bring-up.
- Create scripts and tools to automate design, verification, and testing tasks.
- Document design decisions and verification results; present findings to the engineering team.
- Collaborate with system and RF teams to translate wireless requirements into digital architectures.
Requirements
Required technical skills and experience for immediate contribution.
Must-have:
- RTL design experience using Verilog and/or SystemVerilog.
- Experience with digital design simulation and verification methodologies and tools.
- Solid understanding of synchronous digital design, state machines, timing, and logic optimization.
- Basic programming skills for automation and testing (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
Nice-to-have:
- Knowledge of DSP concepts and digital communications systems.
- MATLAB modeling experience for DSP or wireless algorithms.
- Experience with Questa tools, FPGA development, hardware bring-up, or lab debugging.
- Familiarity with wireless standards (Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, Thread, Wi‑Fi) or proprietary protocols.
- Exposure to ASIC/SoC flows: synthesis, linting, CDC analysis, or formal verification.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (as listed in the source).
About the Company
Company: Silicon Labs
Headquarters: Austin, Texas, USA
Silicon Labs is a leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, creating embedded technology that connects devices to improve lives. With a focus on advanced edge connectivity applications, the company provides device makers with cutting-edge solutions and support. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs operates in over 16 countries, serving markets such as smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities.
