Manager - Embedded SW/FreeRTOS (10 to 13yrs)

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 nextgeneration wireless networking solutions for resourceconstrained 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 Youll Do Contribute hands-on to embedded feature development and maintenance across our hardware product portfolioLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team building applications for resource-constrained embedded systemsServe as a subject matter expert across software design, integration, testing, and optimization of wireless networking protocolsRaise the technical, security, and quality bar through architecture reviews, design reviews, and code reviewsCollaborate closely with global engineering, program management, and product teams to ensure aligned priorities and clear communicationPlan and manage work to software release milestones to deliver bug fixes and new features on scheduleFoster a culture of continuous improvement, supported by metrics and data-driven decisionsPartner with software quality teams to define test plans and ensure high-quality releasesCoordinate with Engineering Management and Project Management to manage team commitments and executionWork with Applications Engineers to understand customer use cases, diagnose issues, and drive effective solutionsImprove 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 teamExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience collaborating with engineering teams across multiple geographic locationsProven success implementing engineering processes that emphasize quality, security, and maintainabilityExtensive experience developing with wireless microcontrollers in real-world applications10+ years of experience in embedded engineering5+ years writing unit, integration, and system-level tests3+ years leading software engineering teams Extras Considered a Plus Advanced experience with 802.15.4 and/or Bluetooth applicationsAdvanced experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins or GitHub ActionsHealthy curiosity and experience of using AI tools to support daily development and velocity improvements 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 nextgeneration wireless networking solutions for resourceconstrained 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 Youll Do Contribute hands-on to embedded feature development and maintenance across our hardware product portfolioLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team building applications for resource-constrained embedded systemsServe as a subject matter expert across software design, integration, testing, and optimization of wireless networking protocolsRaise the technical, security, and quality bar through architecture reviews, design reviews, and code reviewsCollaborate closely with global engineering, program management, and product teams to ensure aligned priorities and clear communicationPlan and manage work to software release milestones to deliver bug fixes and new features on scheduleFoster a culture of continuous improvement, supported by metrics and data-driven decisionsPartner with software quality teams to define test plans and ensure high-quality releasesCoordinate with Engineering Management and Project Management to manage team commitments and executionWork with Applications Engineers to understand customer use cases, diagnose issues, and drive effective solutionsImprove 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 teamExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience collaborating with engineering teams across multiple geographic locationsProven success implementing engineering processes that emphasize quality, security, and maintainabilityExtensive experience developing with wireless microcontrollers in real-world applications10+ years of experience in embedded engineering5+ years writing unit, integration, and system-level tests3+ years leading software engineering teams Extras Considered a Plus Advanced experience with 802.15.4 and/or Bluetooth applicationsAdvanced experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins o