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Senior Manager/ Manager - Embedded Software /Microcontrollers / Zephyr RTOS
Senior Manager/ Manager - Embedded Software /Microcontrollers / Zephyr RTOSSilicon Labs • Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Senior Manager / Manager - Embedded Software / Microcontrollers / Zephyr RTOS

Senior Manager / Manager - Embedded Software / Microcontrollers / Zephyr RTOS

Silicon Labs • Hyderabad, Telangana, India
25 days ago
Job description

We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team within our Platform Software organization in Hyderabad, with end-to-end ownership of core microcontroller platform software and embedded security features. This role involves technical and people leadership, delivering foundational components that power all layers of our IoT device platforms.

What you'll do :

  • Play a key role in shaping the core software stack powering Silicon Labs’ wireless SoCs.
  • Build secure, resilient platforms that scale across smart homes, industrial systems, and commercial applications.
  • Collaborate with industry experts in a flexible, innovation-driven environment.
  • Contribute to both proprietary and open-source ecosystems shaping the future of IoT.

Key areas of ownership include :

  • Development and maintenance of low-level platform software such as peripheral drivers, RTOS integration, and embedded services.
  • Delivery of embedded security features including cryptographic services, secure boot, and trusted execution infrastructure.
  • This is a highly impactful role, ideal for a technically hands-on leader passionate about building high-quality, robust, and secure embedded systems.

    Responsibilities

    Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing engineering team focused on embedded software development for Silicon Labs’ microcontroller platforms.
  • Create a collaborative and technically strong team culture that fosters innovation and delivery excellence.
  • Partner with global engineering, product, and hardware teams to align development priorities and execution strategies.
  • Technical Ownership : Microcontroller Platform Software

  • Own design and delivery of core embedded software, including :
  • Peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, ADC, etc.)
  • RTOS abstraction layers and OS services
  • System infrastructure components (e.g., logging, CLI, initialization routines)
  • Ensure tight integration with new hardware platforms and cross-functional enablement across the product stack.
  • Champion reusable, scalable software architecture for long-term platform health.
  • Technical Ownership : Embedded Security Features

  • Drive the design and integration of key security components, such as :
  • Secure boot and image authentication
  • Hardware cryptographic accelerators and cryptographic APIs
  • Secure key storage, attestation, anti-rollback protections
  • Work closely with security architects and certification teams to meet internal and industry compliance requirements (e.g., PSA Certified, SESIP, FIPS).
  • Quality and Process

  • Promote best practices in embedded development including secure coding, code reviews, static analysis, and test automation.
  • Drive adoption of CI / CD processes for consistent and high-quality software delivery.
  • Support lifecycle maintenance, customer escalations, and product hardening through rigorous validation and debugging workflows.
  • Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in embedded systems software development with at least 2 years in a formal leadership or management role.
  • Expertise in embedded C / C++ and development on ARM Cortex-M class microcontrollers.
  • Hands-on experience delivering low-level software : drivers, RTOS integration, and system libraries.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of embedded system security concepts and secure development practices.
  • Preferred Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience with Zephyr RTOS , including upstream contributions or participation in the Zephyr Project community.
  • Knowledge of secure firmware updates, secure element integration, and trusted execution environments.
  • Familiarity with fuzz testing, threat modeling, or static / dynamic security tools.
  • Experience managing geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones.
  • Exposure to industry certifications and compliance programs such as PSA Certified, SESIP, or FIPS.
  • 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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