Medical Device Embedded System Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

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.Staff Platform Systems EngineerLocation: Austin, TXMeet the TeamSilicon Labs is a global leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology that powers a more connected world. Our Hardware Platform team plays a pivotal role in defining the next generation of scalable compute platforms for IoT edge applications. We transform business needs and market trends into forward-looking product architectures that drive innovation and enable rapid deployment across a broad range of applications.What does the Platform & Product Management team do?Platform & Product Management is responsible for translating customer and market needs into well-defined product requirements and executable product development programs. The team leads product definition through planning by developing market and product requirements, business cases, product architecture inputs, technical requirements, risk assessments, and cross-functional execution plans. Working closely with cross-functional teams, Platform and Product Management ensures future products are technically sound, commercially viable, and positioned for successful execution.New Product Introductions require significant technical analysis before development begins. Platform Systems Engineers serve as the technical bridge between customers, product management, and engineering. They evaluate customer use cases, analyze system architectures, identify technical risks, assess solution alternatives, and translate ambiguous market opportunities into clear, actionable product definitions.ResponsibilitiesWork with business segment managers, customers, Product Management, and field teams to understand emerging market trends, customer requirements, and future product opportunities.Translate customer use cases into clear product, system, and architectural requirements that guide new product development.Drive and conduct technical feasibility studies for new product concepts and identify technical risks, assumptions, and mitigation strategies early in the planning process.Lead cross-functional technical investigations involving technical and non-technical audience.Build alignment across diverse technical teams by communicating complex findings and driving decisions.Contribute to product requirement documents, architecture proposals, competitive analyses, and supporting technical collateral for executive and engineering reviews.Collaborate closely with R&D throughout product planning to ensure proposed solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.Present technical recommendations and product direction to internal leadership as well as strategic customers.Required Education or ExperienceBachelor’s degree in EE or related engineering discipline required.Master’s degree or PhD preferred.Minimum 10 years of experience in embedded systems, wireless products, systems engineering, or technical product definition.Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives is highly desirable.TechnicalStrong embedded software development or embedded systems design background.Experience with wireless embedded systems and wireless communication protocols.Experience with systems engineering, product definition, or product architecture.Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems involving both hardware and software.Experience evaluating architectural trade-offs and translating customer requirements into product requirements.Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and evaluate emerging market trends.Leadership & CommunicationProven ability to independently drive technical investigations.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders.Experience working directly with customers to understand needs and influence product direction.A track record of solving ambiguous technical problems with limited initial guidance.The following qualifications will be considered a plusKnowledge of core compute architecture (ARM cores, AXI/AHB interconnects)Familiarity with PPA (Power, Performance, Area) trade-offs, power and die size estimationExperience applying AI or machine learning within embedded or connected systems.Prior experience building products using Silicon Labs devices or similar embedded wireless platforms.Experience in gateways, wearables, robotics, industrial automation, or other emerging connected-device markets.Familiarity with always-on sensing, display systems, audio processing or low power system design.Benefits & PerksGreat medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plansHighly competitive salary401k plan with match and Roth plan optionEquity rewards (RSUs)Life/AD&D and disability coverageFlexible spending accountsAdoption assistanceBack-Up childcareAdditional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)Flexible PTO schedule3 paid volunteer days per yearCharitable contribution matchTuition reimbursementMonthly wellness offerings#LI AA1The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $150,500 - $279,500 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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr