Test Systems Engineer II

Silicon Labs

Austin, TX

#20139

Position summary

xpertise of a circuit designer, full stack developer, product test engineer, applications engineer and data analyst. Their work enables new product device validation, qualification, manufacturing test, yield enhancement, customization, and device security.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a talented and driven Test System Engineer who will create software and hardware solutions that support our continuously evolving product test development and manufacturing ecosystem.

Software and Tester Firmware Development

  • Design, build, and maintain software for our tester platforms using Python 3, C, and ReactJS.

  • Participate in all stages of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), including requirements gathering, architecture design, development, testing, documentation, release, and post-release support.

  • Develop tester firmware interfaces to communicate with a device under test and equipment such as handlers, external instruments, etc.

  • Ensure the seamless integration of data from various sources, including PostgreSQL and AWS, to support application functionality.

Collaborate Across Teams

  • Work on cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive and well-integrated solutions.

  • Assist customers in resolving product test program development challenges on our platform

  • Debug and resolve test system issues reported by internal and external users

  • Communicate effectively to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on technical and business requirements.

Problem Solving & Innovation

  • Tackle complex software challenges by developing innovative solutions to optimize performance, enhance security, and improve functionality.

  • Actively contribute to the team's innovation efforts, proposing new approaches and techniques for problem-solving.

Skills You Will Need

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of related experience

  • Professional experience with diverse cultures and perspectives

  • Experience using collaboration tools such as Confluence and Jira to facilitate communication, project management, and task prioritization.

  • Excellent communication skills; able to explain technical concepts to a wide variety of audiences.

The following qualifications will be considered a plus:

Software:

  • Object-oriented programming experience in Python 3 and C

  • Comfortable with Docker or other containerization technologies

  • Focus on software quality:

  • Writes code with the intention that it will run 24-7 for 10 years or more

  • Agile development

  • Revision control and peer review

  • Linting / Unit testing

  • Comfortable developing in Linux environments

  • Software security focus (understanding of PKI, certs, etc.)

  • Experience with embedded systems and firmware development

Hardware:

  • Experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers etc.

  • Ability to test and debug RF and mixed signal SOC devices

  • Possess a strong understanding of the IC (Integrated Circuit) manufacturing process

  • Experience in test development with semiconductor ATE platforms (Teradyne, Advantest, Credence, etc.)

Benefits & Perks

You can look forward to the following benefits:

  • Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans

  • Highly competitive salary

  • 401k plan with match and Roth plan option

  • Equity rewards (RSUs)

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  • Life/AD&D and disability coverage

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Adoption assistance

  • Back-Up childcare

  • Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)

  • Flexible PTO schedule

  • 3 paid volunteer days per year

  • Charitable contribution match

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Free downtown parking

  • Onsite gym

  • Monthly wellness offerings

  • Free snacks

  • Monthly company updates with our CEO

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $95,357 - $177,091 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.