Senior Software Engineer - IoT Embedded Software (Matter)
Company websitesilabs.com (Silicon Labs, opens in new tab)
Base salary $102,550 to $190,450
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Boston, MA
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- LocationBoston, MA
- 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.
Senior Software Engineer - IoT Embedded Software (Matter)
Boston, MA
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our Matter team, contributing to the development and optimization of embedded software for smart home and IoT applications. This role demands strong technical expertise in embedded systems, C++, and wireless protocols, along with a proven ability to lead projects, mentor junior team members and drive technical excellence. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communications skills, a passion for great code, and a love for solving complex problems in a fast-paced team environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for the Matter protocol stack.
- Lead technical initiatives and provide guidance in solving complex engineering challenges.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct thorough code reviews, and promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and integrate Matter over Thread and Wi-Fi platforms.
- Contribute to the Matter open-source standard to enhance the specification and deliver improved outcomes for Silicon Labs customers.
- Support protocol compliance, certification, and interoperability testing to ensure product robustness and standard alignment.
- Perform hands-on debugging and troubleshooting using industry-standard tools such as JTAG, GDB, and Logic Analyzers.
- Optimize performance, reliability, and memory usage of embedded systems in resource-constrained environments.
- Participate in software architecture and design discussions, contributing to long-term technical direction.
- Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, both for internal and external audiences.
Technologies we use:
- Thread, Zigbee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 802.11.x, 802.15.4, ARM, Linux, Python, Ninja, C++, C, Git, Conan, Zephyr
Skills you will need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
- Strong proficiency in C++, with deep knowledge of memory management, concurrency, and object-oriented design principles.
- Extensive hands-on debugging experience with embedded systems using tools such as GDB, JTAG, and trace analyzers.
- Solid understanding of networking protocols, including Wi-Fi and Thread.
- Familiarity with RTOS environments and low-level hardware interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C).
- Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead technical projects effectively.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automating builds and tests.
- Strong background in unit testing to ensure the reliability and quality of software features.
- Proficiency with revision control and issue tracking tools, such as Git and Jira.
- Experience authoring technical documentation, including requirements and API specifications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
- Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making.
Qualifications Considered a Plus
- Experience with application-layer protocols such as Matter and HomeKit.
- Hands-on experience with both simulated and hardware test networks.
- Familiarity with open-source standards such as Zephyr, and exposure to Linux environments.
- Strong understanding of IPv6, mDNS, and secure commissioning flows.
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)
- 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 2 weeks a month
- Onsite Gym and locker rooms coming in April 2026
- 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 $102,550 - $190,450 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 $102,550, above 2% of the 529 Software Engineering roles in Massachusetts on this site; the other 98% list the same floor or a higher one. The employer's range is $87,900 wide, 86% of the floor. Observed open for 4 days so far (since Nov 4, 2026).
Pay in context
Among 529 Software Engineering roles in Massachusetts listed on this site, the median base floor is $149,000 and the middle half runs from $130,000 to $172,000. This role's floor ($102,550) is above 2% of them.
Base floors of 529 Software Engineering roles in Massachusetts
Table
| Floor band | Share | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| $100K to $125K | 20.6% | 109 |
| $125K to $150K | 30.1% | 159 |
| $150K to $175K | 26.1% | 138 |
| $175K to $200K | 14.7% | 78 |
| $200K to $225K | 6.6% | 35 |
| $225K to $250K | 1.5% | 8 |
| $250K to $275K | 0.2% | 1 |
| $275K and up | 0.2% | 1 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Base floor distribution of the cohort
- Formula
- count of cohort postings in each $25K band of published base floor / postings in the cohort
- Denominator
- 529 open postings with this job family in Massachusetts
- Sample size
- 529
- Hidden when
- the cohort has fewer than 30 postings
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- 2026-11-08
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
State against nationwide
Median base floor in Massachusetts vs nationwide
Table
| Value | postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering, Massachusetts | $149K | 529 |
| Software Engineering, all states | $160K | 12,914 |
| This job's base floor (marked) | $102,550 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Median floor, state vs nationwide
- Formula
- median published base floor of each cohort
- Denominator
- open postings of this job family
- Sample size
- 529 in Massachusetts; 12914 nationwide
- Hidden when
- either cohort has fewer than 30 postings
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- 2026-11-08
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
How Silicon Labs pays
10 of Silicon Labs's 14 live roles on this site list a higher base floor and 2 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
Similar pay elsewhere
Other employers' Software Engineering roles in Massachusetts with the nearest published base floor to $102,550, one per employer.
- Staff Software Engineer in Test Boston Dynamics · base floor $102,000
- Principal Software Developer - SafeTrace Tx Haemonetics · base floor $103,600
- Network Software Developer KBR · base floor $101,500
- Systems Test Engineer Anduril Industries · base floor $101,000
- Business Systems Analyst Bain Capital · base floor $105,000
This listingSenior Software Engineer - IoT Embedded Software (Matter)$102,550 to $190,450
RF Validation Engineer II$102,900 to $191,100
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 |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer - IoT Embedded Software (Matter) (this listing) | $102,550 - $190,450 |
| RF Validation Engineer II | $102,900 - $191,100 |
| 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
- 2026-02-25
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Boston
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $102,550 - $190,450 USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including
- Method
- Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
- Checked
- Rule set
- us-base-v2
The pay passage appears in the employer's own job text. Fixed, deterministic rules located it, and the passage below was checked against the stored copy of the posting.
What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.