Software Engineer PHD program

Rennes - France

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 worlds 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.

Silicon Labs is looking for a junior software engineer as part of a CIFRE PhD program conducted in partnership with a leading French academic research laboratory. The work will focus on extending the Wi-SUN protocol within our embedded software solutions. The position is based in Rennes France where you will collaborate closely with our proprietary stack team as well as researchers from our academic partner. You will contribute to advancing next-generation wireless technologies for IoT benefiting from both an industrial R&D environment and academic insights.

You will join a highly skilled engineering team where everyone has a significant impact on the end product. The Rennes site is cross-functional giving you opportunities to collaborate with chip designers embedded software engineers and customer-facing teams. You will also contribute to scientific research in your domain and engage with the academic community through publications and presentations. Silicon Labs values worklife balance and fosters an open and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and development on Wi-SUN protocol extensions within Silicon Labs embedded stacks.
Design implement and evaluate new mechanisms in simulation and modeled environment.
Design implement and evaluate new mechanisms in C/C in a constrained embedded environment.
Analyze and solve technically demanding issues related to wireless networking and embedded systems.
Participate in academic research activities: literature reviews experimental methodology writing scientific publications and presenting results.
Interact occasionally with one of Silicon Labs major customers to discuss technical aspects relevant to the research work.
Uphold a high standard of software quality and contribute ideas to evolve both the product and internal workflows.

Skills/Experience

Strong knowledge of C/C and/or Python for tooling or experimentation.
Understanding of embedded systems and RTOS environments (e.g. FreeRTOS).
Knowledge or strong motivation to learn wireless/networking protocols (Wi-SUN 6LoWPAN IEEE 802.15.4 LPWAN etc.).
Ability to conduct structured research synthesize information and propose innovative solutions.
Strong problem-solving skills autonomy and willingness to collaborate in both industrial and academic settings.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Knowledge of digital wireless communication or signal processing is a plus.

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and development on Wi-SUN protocol extensions within Silicon Labs embedded stacks.
Design implement and evaluate new mechanisms in simulation and modeled environment.
Design implement and evaluate new mechanisms in C/C in a constrained embedded environment.
Analyze and solve technically demanding issues related to wireless networking and embedded systems.
Participate in academic research activities: literature reviews experimental methodology writing scientific publications and presenting results.
Interact occasionally with one of Silicon Labs major customers to discuss technical aspects relevant to the research work.
Uphold a high standard of software quality and contribute ideas to evolve both the product and internal workflows.

Skills/Experience

Strong knowledge of C/C and/or Python for tooling or experimentation.
Understanding of embedded systems and RTOS environments (e.g. FreeRTOS).
Knowledge or strong motivation to learn wireless/networking protocols (Wi-SUN 6LoWPAN IEEE 802.15.4 LPWAN etc.).
Ability to conduct structured research synthesize information and propose innovative solutions.
Strong problem-solving skills autonomy and willingness to collaborate in both industrial and academic settings.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Knowledge of digital wireless communication or signal processing is a plus.