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

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The Role
Silicon Labs is building a world-class Software Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad, and we are looking for an experienced
Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Manager
to build and lead our
Multiprotocol QA team
.
This team will be responsible for driving the quality of software and firmware for
Silicon Labs EFR wireless chips
, with primary focus on
multiprotocol solutions spanning IEEE ********, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), OpenThread, and Matter over Thread
, while also supporting selected
Wi-Fi validation areas
, especially
Wi-Fi PTA 3-wire coexistence
use cases. The team plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality product releases for IoT applications across smart home, industrial automation, connected health, and other emerging wireless markets.
This position is based out of
Silicon Labs, Hyderabad
. The role requires close collaboration with global teams across
the USA and Europe
, and therefore requires
flexibility in work hours
to accommodate meetings and stakeholder engagement later in the day.
What You Will Do
Lead, build, and manage a high-performing
Multiprotocol SQA team
in Hyderabad.
Own people management responsibilities including
hiring, onboarding, resource planning, mentoring, performance management, and retention
of a highly skilled QA organization.
Drive the validation strategy and execution for
EFR-based multiprotocol solutions
, with predominant focus on
IEEE ********, BLE, OpenThread, and Matter over Thread
, while also supporting selected
Wi-Fi validation areas
, especially
Wi-Fi PTA 3-wire coexistence
use cases.
Ensure the team delivers high-quality test coverage for new features, interoperability scenarios, system integration, and regression testing.
Partner closely with
firmware, embedded software, applications, program management, and global engineering teams




across regions to align on priorities, schedules, and release readiness.
Establish strong quality processes, metrics, and execution discipline to ensure project deliverables are met as committed.
Drive automation coverage for multiprotocol validation while reducing legacy backlog, and steer automation architecture discussions to enable scalable test frameworks aligned with the requirements of individual protocols.
Promote a strong quality culture with clear ownership, accountability, and a can-do attitude across the team.
Regularly communicate project status, quality metrics, risks, and mitigation plans to local and global leadership.
Champion continuous improvement in QA methodologies, tools, infrastructure, and team effectiveness.
Drive adoption of modern engineering productivity practices, including
Gen AI-assisted development and QA initiatives
, to improve team efficiency, automation velocity, and engineering effectiveness.
What We Are Looking For
Proven experience in building and managing
software quality assurance teams
, preferably in the
embedded systems, wireless connectivity, or semiconductor
domain.
Solid understanding of
embedded software and firmware validation
for MCU- and wireless SoC-based systems.
Hands-on experience testing or validating wireless protocols such as
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), IEEE ********, Thread/OpenThread, Zigbee, Matter over Thread, and selected Wi-Fi coexistence scenarios
.
Good understanding of
multiprotocol system behavior, coexistence, interoperability, and end-to-end use-case validation
.
Experience testing or developing
embedded software products
.
Strong understanding of
data communications and networking
concepts.
Experience working closely with cross-functional global teams including
development, program management, and field/application engineering
, with the ability to work flexibly across time zones supporting teams in the
USA and Europe
.
Strong track record of driving execution, resolving project risks,



and delivering to schedule commitments.
Demonstrated experience in driving an engineering productivity or quality initiative using
Generative AI tools
, such as
GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar platforms
.
Experience with
continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
workflows and quality practices.
Strong working knowledge of
version control systems
, especially
Git
.
Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages such as
Python, C, and Java
for test development, automation, and debugging.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
A creative, flexible, pragmatic, and hands-on leadership style, with strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Experience required
· 12+ years of overall experience in wireless field
· 2+ years of experience in setting up and managing 5-8 members team and delivered the result
· Proficient in resource management tools like Jira, Microsoft Project or similar.
· Possess a strong sense of responsibility and an ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
Silicon Labs EFR platforms
or similar wireless SoCs.
Experience with
test automation frameworks
, lab infrastructure, and scalable validation environments.
Exposure to
Matter certification, Thread certification, Bluetooth qualification
, or related interoperability ecosystems.
Familiarity with debugging tools such as
protocol analyzers, packet sniffers, and embedded development/debug environments
.
Benefits & 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
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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.

📌 Software Quality Assurance (Sqa) Manager Multiprotocol (Hyderabad)
🏢 Silicon Laboratories
📍 Hyderabad