Director, Verification
About the job
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering.
- At least 15 years of experience in a chip design or verification role.
- Strong industry knowledge of architecture and verification methodologies in chip infrastructure, including MCUs, memories, peripherals, interconnects, clocks, reset, and low power.
- Knowledge of wireless protocols to help develop critical skills for data-path verification.
- Experience with AI platforms such as Cursor or Claude.
- Experience managing teams and building capabilities from the ground up.
- Knowledge of mixed-signal design styles, including analog design and integration, RNM modelling, and MCU infrastructure elements such as clocks, reset, interconnect, and IO.
- Strong experience in formal, functional, and UPF-based verification and coverage to define verification strategies.
- Knowledge of chip boot flow and security architecture.
- A team-building mindset.
- Lead the verification organization in the US and Europe for IP, subsystem, and SoC verification.
- Develop and drive the US and Europe verification teams toward Gen-AI-based verification.
- Build skills in MCU architecture from IP to SoC and deliver multiple products.
- Develop a solid foundation in MCU infrastructure, including clocks, reset, low power, interconnects, and wireless data paths.
- Work cross-functionally with architecture, digital and wireless design, and backend implementation teams to establish a solid foundation and handoffs for formal, functional, and UPF-based verification.
- Enhance the Quality Management System to ensure process adherence and critical systemic processes for project quality and resourcing.
About the company
Silicon Labs designs and sells silicon ICs, software, and development tools that enable connected, energy-efficient products. They operate as a fabless semiconductor company, designing hardware and software while outsourcing manufacturing to third-party foundries. Their offerings span IoT, Internet infrastructure, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and automotive markets, with microcontrollers, wireless transceivers, sensors, and related software to simplify integration. The company aims to help developers and manufacturers bring advanced, reliable, and energy-efficient connected devices to market quickly, meeting strict quality and environmental standards.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue reached $228 million, up 18%, with gross margin near 62%.
- Singapore cleared TI's Silicon Labs acquisition on August 7, 2026, reducing one regulatory hurdle.
- India's 500,000-module Wi-SUN deployment and Philips Hue wins validate commercial demand.
What critics are saying
- Texas Instruments acquisition closes only after approvals, pushing uncertainty into first half 2027.
- TI can reprice roadmaps, cut standalone Silicon Labs teams, and alienate customers post-close.
- Broadcom, Nordic, and NXP squeeze wireless margins; one failed review kills the $7.5 billion deal.
What makes Silicon Laboratories unique
- Series 3 chips target complex, low-power IoT with 22nm compute and security.
- Silicon Labs powers concurrent Matter and Zigbee in Philips Hue bulbs, June 2026.
- BG2B combines Bluetooth 6, Secure Vault High, and integrated CAN-FD for smaller devices.
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0%Silicon Labs has launched several initiatives to simplify IoT development and scale edge intelligence. The company announced the public beta of its Simplicity AI SDK, which supports AI coding assistants including GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Codex. Silicon Labs also introduced Simplicity Design Intelligence, designed to help developers turn hardware and software intent into working products. Hardware Intent is the first capability, using product requirements and board schematics to guide configuration and identify potential issues before fabrication. The company is launching an open-source developer community in beta, starting with Bluetooth Low Energy. Developers can access sample applications, raise issues, and contribute code through pull requests. Additionally, Silicon Labs is partnering with Databricks to integrate edge AI development with enterprise data and AI workflows. The Silicon Labs MLOps SDK connects devices with Databricks to help capture data and manage model development.
Silicon Labs has opened a new research and development laboratory in Austin, Texas, supported by a $23 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund established by the Texas CHIPS Act. The facility expands the company's capabilities for advanced chip design and testing. The lab features advanced research, testing and validation equipment, plus engineering workspace for developing next-generation wireless technologies. It supports innovation across Silicon Labs' wireless portfolio, including its Series 3 platform for IoT applications in smart home, industrial, healthcare, commercial and smart city sectors. The TSIF funding enabled Silicon Labs to upgrade equipment for more advanced wafer process technology nodes. Company leaders and Texas state representatives attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the facility's opening at Silicon Labs' Austin headquarters.
Silicon Labs reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $228 million, up 18% year-over-year. The wireless IoT company saw strong performance across segments, with Industrial Commercial revenue reaching $135 million (up 23%) and Home Life revenue hitting $93 million (up 12%). Medical achieved record revenue, surging 78% year-over-year. Gross margin reached nearly 62%. The company posted a GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.32, improving 52% from the prior year period. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.71, up 545% year-over-year. Silicon Labs has suspended forward-looking guidance due to its pending acquisition by Texas Instruments. The Austin-based company noted accelerating bookings and declining inventory at distributors and end customers during the quarter.
Silicon Labs has announced the BG2B, its lowest-power Bluetooth Low Energy system-on-chip. The Austin-based company says the device combines Bluetooth 6 Channel Sounding technology with Secure Vault High security and integrated peripherals including CAN-FD and LED drivers. The BG2B delivers 14-15% lower active current consumption and 1.1 microamp sleep current compared to Silicon Labs' previous Bluetooth LE chip. The device is designed for applications including secure ranging, asset tracking, electronic shelf labels, smart home devices, and vehicle diagnostics. The chip integrates CAN-FD connectivity, eliminating the need for separate bridge devices in commercial vehicles and industrial equipment. It also includes integrated LED boost capabilities and dual 12-bit ADCs. BG2B is currently available through an early customer programme, with initial production hardware and modules planned for 2027.
Signify and Silicon Labs have announced a collaboration to bring concurrent multiprotocol communications to select Philips Hue smart bulbs, enabling support for both Zigbee and Matter over Thread simultaneously on a single device. The new Philips Hue bulbs leverage Silicon Labs' MG26 and SiMG301 wireless SoCs to deliver greater flexibility whilst maintaining advanced features like dynamic scenes, entertainment synchronisation and automation capabilities. The technology allows consumers to integrate bulbs into leading smart home ecosystems for everyday controls whilst accessing premium Hue-specific functionality. Select Philips Hue smart bulbs using the Silicon Labs technology are available now or being introduced across product lines. Whilst products currently require choosing Zigbee or Thread at commissioning, a software update enabling concurrent operation will launch later this year.