Associate Applications Engineer

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 Silicon Labs:

We are a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, unmatched ecosystem and robust support make us the ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies and improve lives.

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What we’re looking for:

The Applications Engineer I is the entry-level position in the Apps organization. The AE in this position needs regular guidance and works on projects or tasks with an individual scope. In other words, the AE in this role is an individual contributor who focuses on individual tasks with scope affecting mostly themselves only.

Skills you’ll need:

• Knowledge of electrical or computer engineering fundamentals and methodologies
• Experience with and a positive attitude towards providing technical support to customers over email/ written formats
• Good English written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks within the same day
• (Software) Strong high-level programming language proficiency (C/C++), Python a plus
• (Software) Proficiency with developing organized firmware for 32-bit ARM Cortex MCU’s and/or wireless communication protocols with good documentation and modular code separated into logical files and methods
• (Hardware) Basic analog and digital circuit analysis skills
• Ability to learn new technologies to build and grow skills across MCU and Wireless technologies
• Is seen as a direct, truthful individual and can admit mistakes
• Experience with use of electronics laboratory equipment and measurement techniques
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug software, electronic systems, circuits, and devices
• Great attention to detail, including professional written correspondence and documentation with minimal grammatical and spelling errors
• Familiarity with quality procedures and documentation

Functional Role:

• Actively works with customers to answer technical questions on their design activities primarily via email and the Silicon Labs website community support portal
• Works closely with the sales team and field application engineers to answer customers’ technical questions and assist them with debugging problems
• Writes technical collateral, including knowledge base articles, quick start guides, and code examples
• Improves the utility and ease of use for the technical collateral on our public website
• Presents training material for Silicon Labs global sales, field engineers, and customers
• Participates in new product hardware or software development or broad-based collateral updates
• Develops professional expertise and applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
• Works on problems of individual scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Regularly receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments. Works under the guidance of more senior engineers.
• Other duties as required

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors or Masters in Electronics or Computer Engineering and 1+ years of related experience.

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

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.