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. The Role We are seeking a hands-on Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team developing software for next-generation Wi-Fi connectivity solutions. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise, execution excellence, and people leadership to deliver high-quality software across multiple layers of the Wi-Fi protocol stack. This role requires a leader who can balance engineering depth with organizational effectiveness. You will develop engineering talent, drive execution against ambitious goals, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. You will serve as Product Owner for your team's backlog and priorities while leading a high-performing engineering team to deliver robust, high-performance software on schedule. Key Responsibilities · Own end-to-end delivery of critical Wi-Fi software components, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, quality and schedule commitments. · Lead, mentor, and grow a team of embedded software engineers. · Contribute technically through design reviews, architecture discussions, debugging, and hands-on development. · Drive Agile development practices — ensuring effective backlog management, sprint planning, and delivery execution while fulfilling product owner responsibilities. · Collaborate with architects, hardware designers, QA, and applications engineering to ensure seamless integration and successful product delivery. · Promote and continuously improve software development best practices and team culture — fostering craftsmanship, accountability, and long-term sustainability in the way we build software. · Ensure rigor in software quality by driving unit testing, functional testing, continuous integration, and verification practices across the team. Required Qualifications · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. · 14+ years of professional software development experience, with 5+ years in engineering management roles. · Proven experience developing embedded software, firmware, or systems software for complex products. · Strong hands-on coding skills in C and debugging expertise at the hardware/software boundary. · Strong exposure to CI/CD pipelines, integration testing, and performance benchmarking frameworks. · Experience leading teams delivering production-quality embedded software in complex systems. · Knowledge of Wi-Fi protocol stacks and wireless communication standards. · Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum development practices and product ownership. · Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide both technical direction and team growth. · Demonstrated success hiring, coaching, and developing engineers while building high-performing teams. · Familiarity with hardware accelerators, SoC architectures, and performance optimization. · Familiarity with Linux driver development. 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. At Silicon Labs, we hire and empower great talent to achieve their full potential. By offering challenging projects, technical mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities, we ensure our employees thrive at every stage of their careers. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the industry’s brightest minds, tackling complex problems that deepen your expertise and expand your horizons. Whether you’re building new skills or shaping your career path, we’re dedicated to supporting your growth and celebrating your success every step of the way. Please note that our Company never asks for personal information unrelated to the job application process, such as bank or credit card data and never charges any fees to apply to any jobs. For more information please click here.

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