Sr./ Staff Applications Engineer
Date: Oct 11, 2024
Location: Hillsboro, OR, 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: 73133
Staff Applications Engineer
Staff Applications Engineer – Wireless SoCs
Skyworks Artificial Intelligence Systems (AIS) group is seeking to fill an immediate need for a Staff Applications Engineer in the Wireless Products Group. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Hillsboro Oregon only. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a working knowledge of wireless communications concepts, strong electronics or embedded-systems background and possess a minimum of 7-8 years of direct experience supporting System on Chip (SOC) products and / or wireless communications systems at the end-product level.
The successful candidate will immediately apply their technical, communication and organizational skills supporting the company’s highly integrated radio SoCs with customers in a variety of consumer end-markets. Primary roles and responsibilities are:
- Lead the design-in efforts with customers, including on-site demonstration and training.
- Work with both hardware engineers and embedded systems engineers to customize the company’s highly configurable products for specific customer needs.
- Lead an effort, along with marketing and product line management to standardize Hardware, Firmware and Technical Documentation to broaden the company’s reach into untapped end-markets.
- Manage the development of reference design solutions, utilizing a talent base across multiple disciplines including Hardware and Firmware Engineers as well as Sales and Marketing.
- Through interaction with customers, continually identify opportunities, at a technical level, for IP development.
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- Experience / knowledge of digital wireless systems and hardware.
- Demonstrable experience designing, testing, supporting SoCs or wireless end-products.
- First rate communication skills, both verbal and written
- Willingness to engage directly with customers on both a technical and marketing support level.
Desirable Attributes:
- Digital Audio hardware and software knowledge / experience
- Experience with systems based on Bluetooth.
- Experience with various communication protocols (e.g., USB, SPI, I2C, UART).
About the Position:
From within the Systems and Applications group, the Principal Applications Engineer works directly with Chip Design and Product Management teams to craft custom solutions involving both Hardware and Firmware. The position requires equal measures of initiative, organization and technical prowess. If you wish to apply, and further develop, a varied personal and technical skillset, please consider this position. Travel is modest and there are multiple vectors for advancement within the world’s leading provider of wireless semiconductor products.
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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $89,100 - $172,100 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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