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Est. Monthly
Estimated €5,368 - €6,942
Posted August 10, 2026 · 4 days agoLast seen August 13, 2026Est. expiry September 14, 2026

Software Engineer

Lead Engineer - SW Design
Hyderabad, India
Onsite · Software Engineering
Full-time · Senior
English
No People Management
Bachelor
6 years experience
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Salary Context: Software Engineer

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("Market Average: Senior Level"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 94% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€5,000–€11,264). The listed pay band (€447–€579) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 56 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Software Engineer
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: Software Engineer€3,500/per month€5,750/per month€11,527/per month
Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Senior)€447/per month€513/per month€579/per month
About the role

Lead Engineer - SW Design We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop low-level firmware and platform software for next-generation SoCs/ASICs. You will work across the product lifecycle, from pre-silicon enablement to post-silicon bring-up, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality embedded software. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for SoCs/ASICs. - Develop bootloaders, BSPs, device drivers, and Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL). - Develop pre-silicon firmware for simulation, emulation, and FPGA platforms. - Support silicon bring-up, board bring-up, hardware validation, debugging, and production enablement. - Develop and optimize firmware for performance, power, memory, and reliability. - Debug hardware/software issues using JTAG, GDB, Lauterbach, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. - Collaborate with hardware, validation, verification, and architecture teams. - Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical documentation. - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to subsystem development. - Utilize AI-powered tools to improve development productivity and documentation. Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. - 6–10+ years of embedded firmware/software development experience. - Strong programming skills in Embedded C and Python. - Experience with bootloaders, BSPs, device drivers, HAL, and RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr). - Knowledge of ARM/RISC-V architectures and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and Ethernet. - Strong debugging skills using JTAG, GDB, Lauterbach, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. - Experience with silicon/board bring-up and hardware-software integration. - Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Preferred - Experience with simulation, emulation, or FPGA-based development. - Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and AI-powered development tools. - "Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making" Benefits & Perks - At Silicon Labs, you’ll be part of a highly skilled team where every engineer makes a meaningful impact. - We promote work-life balance and a welcoming, fun environment. - Equity Rewards (RSUs) - Insurance plans with outpatient cover - National Pension Scheme (NPS) - Flexible work policy - Childcare support - 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. - At Silicon Labs, we hire and empower great talent to achieve their full potential. - By offering challenging projects, technical mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities, we ensure our employees thrive at every stage of their careers. - Here, you’ll work alongside some of the industry’s brightest minds, tackling complex problems that deepen your expertise and expand your horizons. - Please note that our Company never asks for personal information unrelated to the job application process, such as bank or credit card data and never charges any fees to apply to any jobs. For more information please click here.

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