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Date: Nov 11, 2024

Location: Austin, TX, US

Company: Skyworks

 

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

 

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We value open communication, mutual trust, and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 74539 

Job Description

Looking for an entry-level Software Engineer role that will push you to deliver great code and grow as an engineer?  At Skyworks' Timing Division, we solve hard problems in the ultra-precision timing space, targeting such applications as 5G, HPC, and datacenters.  If you geek out about writing high-performance algorithms, synchronizing time within nanoseconds, and interfacing with boutique custom hardware, this might be the place for you.  The work is challenging, and new Software Engineers are expected to take on actual real-world problems and contribute code that will run on the back-end infrastructure that keeps the world moving.  This is complex, highly technical software development on a large codebase, and to help you through the difficulties we provide mentoring, code reviews, and constructive feedback.

 

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team members to get support for your questions and bugs

  • Participate in the development and testing of precision timing software in C and/or Rust on embedded Linux

  • Collaborate with team members to get support for your questions and bugs

  • Create documentation and automated tests for your code

 

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • CS/ECE/EE or similar degree

  • Strong C and/or Rust programming skills backed by lucid algorithmic thinking

  • Fluency with Linux at the command line

  • Solid understanding of networking at all layers of the stack

  • The phrase "Precision timing aspirant" near the top of your résumé to show you read this

  • Ability to perform in both self-directed and collaborative settings

  • Excellent attention to detail and a desire to get your solution right

 

Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to Go and Python

  • Comfortable with Linux shell scripting and systemd

  • Exposure to PTP, NTP, or other time protocols

 

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $62,600 - $114,800 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance. 

 

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.


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