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 Meet The Team The 802 15 4 team in Hyderabad is an essential part of Silicon Labs global engineering organization widely recognized for innovation in low power wireless technologies You ll collaborate with world class engineers to solve meaningful challenges in connectivity performance and security helping shape the next generation of IoT devices Our hardware portfolio supports both established and emerging technologies across Thread Zigbee and multiprotocol wireless solutions The team plays a critical role in driving Silicon Labs vision for secure scalable and interoperable IoT platforms that enable customers to build reliable future ready connected products The Role Silicon Labs is seeking an empathetic and technically strong Software Engineering Manager to lead our 802 15 4 embedded wireless networking team in Hyderabad You will guide a small local team as part of a larger global team of engineers building next generation wireless networking solutions for resource constrained embedded devices This role blends hands-on embedded development with engineering leadership driving high technical standards strong collaboration and continuous improvement across the team What You ll Do Contribute hands-on to embedded feature development and maintenance across our hardware product portfolio Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team building applications for resource-constrained embedded systems Serve as a subject matter expert across software design integration testing and optimization of wireless networking protocols Raise the technical security and quality bar through architecture reviews design reviews and code reviews Collaborate closely with global engineering program management and product teams to ensure aligned priorities and clear communication Plan and manage work to software release milestones to deliver bug fixes and new features on schedule Foster a culture of continuous improvement supported by metrics and data-driven decisions Partner with software quality teams to define test plans and ensure high-quality releases Coordinate with Engineering Management and Project Management to manage team commitments and execution Work with Applications Engineers to understand customer use cases diagnose issues and drive effective solutions Improve engineering processes across planning execution and daily team operations What You Bring Desire to balance hands-on embedded development with leading and supporting a growing technical team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience collaborating with engineering teams across multiple geographic locations Proven success implementing engineering processes that emphasize quality security and maintainability Extensive experience developing with wireless microcontrollers in real-world applications 10 years of experience in embedded engineering 5 years writing unit integration and system-level tests 3 years leading software engineering teams Extras Considered a Plus Advanced experience with 802 15 4 and or Bluetooth applications Advanced experience with CI CD systems such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions Healthy curiosity and experience of using AI tools to support daily development and velocity improvements Perks Perks Not only will you be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the product we also strive for good work life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun Equity Rewards RSUs Employee Stock Purchase Plan ESPP 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