Lead Applications Engineer – WiFi (NPI Apps)

Hyderabad, Telangana
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

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 .Meet the Team:The Applications Team at Silicon Labs plays a critical role in enabling customer success across IoT products, including Wi-Fi, BLE, Zigbee, Matter, and MCU platforms. The NPI (New Product Introduction) Apps team focuses on early-stage product engagement, working closely with R&D, Product Management, Segment teams, and customers to ensure product readiness from Alpha through General Availability (GA).This team acts as a bridge between customers and internal engineering teams, driving use-case definition, system validation, and product improvements to ensure successful customer adoption and production readiness.Role SummaryAs a Lead Applications Engineer in the NPI Apps team, you will drive early customer engagements (Alpha/Beta), define and validate real-world use cases, and ensure that Silicon Labs’ Wi-Fi products are ready for production deployment.You will work closely with customers, segment teams, and engineering to translate requirements into deliverables, identify gaps early, and influence product quality, usability, and system performance.This role combines hands-on debugging, system-level problem solving, and strategic product influence.Key Responsibilities1. NPI & Customer Engagement

Lead Alpha and Beta customer engagements for Wi-Fi products
Act as the primary technical point of contact for assigned NPI customers
Translate customer use cases into clear technical requirements for R&D and Product teams
Drive end-to-end customer enablement from early evaluation to production readiness

2. System Validation & Product Readiness

Validate end-to-end system use cases (beyond individual features)
Identify gaps in SDK, features, documentation, and tools before GA
Ensure production readiness for key customer deployments
Provide structured feedback to improve product quality and usability

3. Debugging & Issue Resolution

Own customer issues end-to-end: reproduce, debug, escalate, and close
Debug across layers: application, TCP/UDP, IP, Wi-Fi MAC/PHY, and system level
Analyze issues related to connectivity, throughput, power, coexistence, and certification
Use tools such as Wireshark, iperf, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

4. Debug Infrastructure & Diagnostics

Define and drive requirements for debug infrastructure (logs, traces, crash dumps)
Enable efficient field issue triage and root cause analysis
Work with R&D to improve system observability and debuggability

5. Sample Applications & Documentation

Define and develop use-case-driven sample applications aligned with target customers
Contribute to SDK examples, application notes, and developer documentation
Ensure documentation completeness and usability for customer adoption

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with R&D, Product Management, Segment teams, and FAEs
Influence product roadmap and feature prioritization based on customer insights
Support certification, interoperability, and ecosystem readiness

Required Skills

Strong fundamentals in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax); exposure to Wi-Fi 6/7 is a plus
Experience with embedded systems, MCU, RTOS, and SDK development
Strong debugging skills across networking and system layers (OSI model)
Hands-on experience with tools: Wireshark, iperf, sniffers, logic analyzers
Understanding of RF fundamentals and coexistence
Experience with hardware interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, SDIO
Ability to read and understand schematics
Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Skills

Experience in customer-facing or applications engineering roles
Experience with multi-protocol wireless systems (Wi-Fi + BLE, Matter, Zigbee, etc.)
Familiarity with Wi-Fi certification and regulatory processes
Experience with embedded Linux or host-based networking systems
Knowledge of wireless security concepts (authentication, encryption, provisioning)
Familiarity with tools like Jira, Salesforce, or similar platforms

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in embedded Wi-Fi development, system validation, or applications engineering
Experience in customer enablement or product bring-up for Wi-Fi SoC/MCU platforms

Why Join This Role

Opportunity to influence product success before market launch
Direct engagement with leading IoT customers and use cases
Strong collaboration across engineering, product, and customer teams
Blend of hands-on engineering and strategic impact

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 coverNational Pension Scheme (NPS)Flexible work policyChildcare supportSilicon 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.

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