RF Validation Engineer II
Company websitesilabs.com (Silicon Labs, opens in new tab)
Base salary $102,900 to $191,100
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Austin, TX
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- LocationAustin, TX
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
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.
RF Validation Engineer II
Austin TX
Silicon labs is seeking an experienced RF validation engineer.
Meet the Team
We are developing highly flexible wireless SoCs in a fast-paced environment. The IoT Validation team has a vital role in ensuring product performance, scalability, and time to market. We are looking for an experienced engineer focusing on RF and PHY-MAC design validation of wireless IPs for low-power, high performance System-on-Chip IoT products. You will be part of a specialized, highly skilled IP-SoC development team spanning multiple wireless communications technologies such as Bluetooth Low-Energy, 802.15.4 Zigbee-Thread, 802.11 Wi-Fi, Wi-SUN, and proprietary short-range wireless. You will be taking designs through the complete development lifecycle from initial concept to silicon bring-up and optimization before shipping products.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to initial development of Zigbee, BLE, Wi-SUN, ZWave, MBus, and proprietary PHY configurations for Silicon Labs RF SoCs
- Perform pre-silicon testing utilizing a combination of block or chip-level test benches and FPGA emulation
- Bring-up and validate new Silicon Labs IP on silicon, providing support and feedback to cross-functional teams
- Perform lab measurements including RX sensitivity, frequency/baudrate/deviation tolerance, blocking, TX Output Power, and more
- Support IC Design, Applications, FW, PTE, SQA, Systems, Modules teams with insights on RFIC performance supported by careful data analysis, presentation and training
- Provide guidance to the SW team on proper RF SW implementations for a scalable test infrastructure platform and tools for efficient workflows
Minimum Qualifications
- BSEE/MSEE and 1-3 industry experience in mixed signal SoCs with RF signal chain
- Experience using Python or other high-level modeling language/tool for designing and evaluating communication systems and algorithms
- Strong grasp of analog signal fundamentals, basic circuit components, and specifications
- Experience with RF signal chains including LNAs, mixers, PAs, A/D and D/A
- Experience with digital modulation formats (MSK/FSK, OQPSK, OOK/ASK, etc)
- Proficiency taking measurements with standard RF lab instruments (signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, scope, DMM, SMU)
- Knowledge of common wireless communications standards and protocols such as Bluetooth low-energy, 802.15.4, 802.11 WiFi
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to generate high output in a self-driven manner
The following qualifications will be considered a plus:
- Basic DSP knowledge (up/down sampling, FIR filtering)
- Experience in revision control and configuration management systems
Benefits & Perks
You can look forward to the following benefits:
- Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental & vision plans
- Flexible vacation plan.
- Highly competitive salary
- 401k plan with match and Roth plan option
- Equity rewards (RSUs)
- Life/AD&D and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Adoption assistance
- Back-Up childcare
- Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
- 3 paid volunteer days per year
- Charitable contribution match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Monthly wellness offerings
- Free snacks
- Monthly company updates with our CEO
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The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $102,900 - $191,100 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.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.
Source: Silicon Labs on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
How this pay compares
Base floor $102,900. The employer's range is $88,200 wide, 86% of the floor. Observed open for 4 days so far (since Nov 4, 2026).
How Silicon Labs pays
9 of Silicon Labs's 14 live roles on this site list a higher base floor and 4 list a lower one. Across them the median floor is $124,600; the middle half runs from $102,638 to $124,600.
Base floors of Silicon Labs's 14 live roles
Table
| Floor band | Share | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| $100K to $125K | 78.6% | 11 |
| $125K to $150K | 7.1% | 1 |
| $150K to $175K | 7.1% | 1 |
| $175K to $200K | 7.1% | 1 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Employer base floor distribution
- Formula
- count of the employer's open roles in each $25K band of published base floor / its open roles
- Denominator
- 14 open public roles at this employer
- Sample size
- 14
- Hidden when
- this employer has fewer than 5 roles
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- current
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
This listingRF Validation Engineer II$102,900 to $191,100
Senior Software Engineer - IoT Embedded Software (Matter)$102,550 to $190,450
Senior Product Test Engineer$102,550 to $190,450
Software Engineer II$101,500 to $188,500
Design Engineer II$101,500 to $188,500
Staff Field Applications Engineer$120,750 to $224,250
Senior Hardware Product Manager - IoT Wireless$124,600 to $231,400
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| RF Validation Engineer II (this listing) | $102,900 - $191,100 |
| Senior Software Engineer - IoT Embedded Software (Matter) | $102,550 - $190,450 |
| Senior Product Test Engineer | $102,550 - $190,450 |
| Software Engineer II | $101,500 - $188,500 |
| Design Engineer II | $101,500 - $188,500 |
| Staff Field Applications Engineer | $120,750 - $224,250 |
| Senior Hardware Product Manager - IoT Wireless | $124,600 - $231,400 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Stopped meeting the published-salary criteria
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-20
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Austin
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $102,900 - $191,100 USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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