Associate Staff Engineer - Embedded Systems/C++ /Debugging/Wi-Fi protocols

In this role at Silicon Labs, you will be a part of the Matter Stack team, focusing on the development and optimization of embedded software for smart home and IoT applications. Your technical expertise in embedded systems, C++, and wireless protocols will be crucial, as you mentor team members and contribute to technical excellence. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and maintain embedded software components for the Matter protocol stack. - Lead technical initiatives, guide the team in solving complex engineering challenges, and foster continuous learning. - Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote a culture of improvement. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Matter with Wi-Fi and Thread-based platforms. - Perform hands-on debugging using tools like JTAG, GDB, and Logic Analyzers. - Optimize performance and reliability of embedded systems in resource-constrained environments. - Contribute to protocol compliance, certification, and interoperability testing. - Participate in architecture discussions and technical documentation. **Required Qualifications:** - Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field. - 8+ years of experience in embedded systems development. - Strong proficiency in C++, with knowledge of memory management, concurrency, and object-oriented design. - Experience in hands-on debugging of embedded systems using tools like GDB, JTAG, and trace analyzers. - Understanding of Wi-Fi protocols, including 802.11 standards, WPA/WPA2, and IP networking. - Familiarity with RTOS environments and low-level hardware interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C). - Demonstrated experience in mentoring engineers and leading technical projects. **Nice to Have:** - Experience with Thread, Zigbee, or other mesh networking protocols. - Exposure to Matter (Connected Home over IP) protocol stack. - Knowledge of IPv6, mDNS, and secure commissioning flows. In addition to the challenging work environment, Silicon Labs offers benefits and perks such as Equity Rewards (RSUs), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), insurance plans with Outpatient cover, National Pension Scheme (NPS), flexible work policy, and childcare support.,