Engineering Manager –802.15.4 embedded wireless networking (10 to 13years of exp)

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. Meet The Team: The 802.15.4
team in Hyderabad is an essential part of Silicon Labs’ global engineering
organization, widely recognized for innovation in low‑power wireless
technologies. You’ll collaborate with world‑class engineers to solve meaningful
challenges in connectivity, performance, and security—helping shape the next
generation of IoT devices. Our hardware portfolio supports both established and
emerging technologies across Thread, Zigbee, and multiprotocol wireless
solutions. The team plays a critical role in driving Silicon Labs’ vision for
secure, scalable, and interoperable IoT platforms that enable customers to build
reliable, future‑ready connected products. The Role: Silicon Labs is seeking an
empathetic and technically strong Software Engineering Manager to lead our
802.15.4 embedded wireless networking team in Hyderabad. You will guide a small
local team as part of a larger global team of engineers building next‑generation
wireless networking solutions for resource‑constrained embedded devices. This
role blends hands-on embedded development with engineering leadership, driving
high technical standards, strong collaboration, and continuous improvement
across the team. What You’ll Do Contribute hands-on to embedded feature
development and maintenance across our hardware product portfolio Lead, mentor,
and develop a high-performing team building applications for
resource-constrained embedded systems Serve as a subject matter expert across
software design, integration, testing, and optimization of wireless networking
protocols Raise the technical, security, and quality bar through architecture
reviews, design reviews, and code reviews Collaborate closely with global
engineering, program management, and product teams to ensure aligned priorities
and clear communication Plan and manage work to software release milestones to
deliver bug fixes and new features on schedule Foster a culture of continuous
improvement, supported by metrics and data-driven decisions Partner with
software quality teams to define test plans and ensure high-quality releases
Coordinate with Engineering Management and Project Management to manage team
commitments and execution Work with Applications Engineers to understand
customer use cases, diagnose issues, and drive effective solutions Improve
engineering processes across planning, execution, and daily team operations What
You Bring Desire to balance hands-on embedded development with leading and
supporting a growing technical team Excellent written and verbal communication
skills Experience collaborating with engineering teams across multiple
geographic locations Proven success implementing engineering processes that
emphasize quality, security, and maintainability Extensive experience developing
with wireless microcontrollers in real-world applications 10+ years of
experience in embedded engineering 5+ years writing unit, integration, and
system-level tests 3+ years leading software engineering teams Experience with
artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance
productivity, analysis, and decision-making Extras Considered a Plus Advanced
experience with 802.15.4 and/or Bluetooth applications Advanced experience with
CI/CD systems such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions Healthy curiosity and experience
of using AI tools to support daily development and velocity improvements
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
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By offering challenging projects, technical mentorship, and continuous learning
opportunities, we ensure our employees thrive at every stage of their careers.
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