We are 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.  

By applying to this role, your application may also be considered for any of the following positions:

• Design Engineer (Analog/RF Design Engineer, Digital Design Engineer, Digital Verification Engineer, Physical Implementation Engineer)
• Systems Engineer
• Validation Engineer

What We Do

As CAD Engineers at Silicon Labs, our work ranges in talents and responsibilities.  We work on highly skilled teams that operate at the crossroads of hardware and software within the semiconductor space.  Every team member is critical to the success of our IoT and SoC product offerings. We work to  Learn more about the  IoT Solutions you will work on and our company culture on Glassdoor .

What You’ll Do 

As a CAD Engineer, some of the work you do will be to:

• Develop internal flows to help streamline tool usage within Silicon Labs  
• Document and provide training on digital simulation flows for design teams and senior engineers 
• Serve as a bridge between the tool vendor and Silicon Labs and perform tool evaluations/benchmarks and report (and track) bugs in the software to the vendor.  
• Troubleshoot and debug simulation problems and resolve them through detailed analysis 

Who You Are          

You are an innovator, builder, and tinkerer. You are looking for an opportunity to show off your breadth of skills from several disciplines. You want to work with a global team of technology enthusiasts and design pioneers.  

You will need a combination some (not all) of the qualifications listed below:

• Degree: Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering
• Skills: Cadence, Virtuoso, Verilog, System Verilog, QRC, Calibre  PERL, Makefile, TCL, Python, System Verilog, VHDL, MATLAB, Verilog-AMS Wreal
• Previous employment experience and/or strong knowledge:
  • Electrical Engineering fundamentals
  • RTL and Gate-level simulation 
  • Digital Design Verification Tools (e.g.: Incisive)  
  • Real Number Modeling (Verilog-AMS Wreal or System Verilog UDN) is a plus  
  • Familiarity with Cortex-M based systems is a plus 
  • Familiarity with low-power designs in multiple power domains (e.g. 1801, CPF) is a plus 
  • Testbench design (using System Verilog or UVM) is a plus 
• Previous coursework, projects, and/or internship experience: IoT, MCUs, semiconductors, SoCs, IC Design, VLSI Design, RF, Signal Processing, Fabrication, Circuit Theory
• Extracurricular activities within organizations a plus 

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $76,300 - $175,500 USD. 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.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.