Senior Engineer - Design Validation

Location: Hyderabad

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.

Job Description

Role: The Validation Engineering group is seeking qualified engineers with expertise in Python automation and RF validation/testing. We are looking for Python Automation Engineers who have practical experience in RF/hardware testing and validation of RF/wireless products, specifically related to WLAN, Bluetooth (BT), BLE, and Zigbee standards. The selected candidate will participate in all stages of product validation, including FPGA pre-silicon testing, post-silicon IC package, module, and board-level evaluations. Responsibilities will include conducting both RF and wireless testing.

Meet the team: The Validation Team serves as an essential interface between the Design team and product datasheet development. This group ensures that products satisfy all specified performance requirements. Upon successful validation, the team compiles the datasheet based on comprehensive characterization data. If the product does not meet requirements, the Validation Team collaborates with Designers to diagnose and resolve underlying issues. The team oversees the full operation of radio systems and associated domains within wireless MCUs, including analog and digital components, peripheral and core elements, RF and baseband signaling, power amplifiers, packet handlers, oscillators, random pattern generators, and various transmitter or receiver functions. Additionally, the Validation Team is responsible for enabling hardware support across all wireless solutions, such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, and proprietary protocols.

Learn more about our Wireless solutions here: https://www.silabs.com/products/wireless

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct RF validation and regulatory testing for WLAN, BT, BLE, and Zigbee products.
• Debug RF design and modulation issues for WLAN, BT, BLE, and Zigbee protocols, and collaborate with the design team to resolve them.
• Develop and debug automation scripts in Python for testing and validating products at various temperatures.
• Create Power BI reports from test data, analyze the results, and generate datasheets based on conclusions.
• Perform board-level bring-up and debugging tasks.
• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making.

Preferred Skills:

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in hardware automation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python programming, including familiarity with essential libraries and frameworks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of automation frameworks and scripting tools, such as PyTest.
• Solid understanding of hardware communication protocols, including UART, I2C, SPI, and J-Link/JTAG/SWD.
• Proficient in utilizing code and script management tools, such as Git.
• Experience in data processing and analysis, particularly using Power BI or similar platforms.
• Strong foundational understanding of electronics principles.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment, including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, signal analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers, is advantageous.
• Prior experience working with RF PCB boards and FPGA boards is considered an asset.

Qualifications:

• B.E/M.E in Electronics & Communication Engineering.

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.