Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Manager - Multiprotocol

The Role

Silicon Labs is building a world-class Software Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad, and we are looking for an experienced Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Manager to build and lead our Multiprotocol QA team .

This team will be responsible for driving the quality of software and firmware for Silicon Labs EFR wireless chips , with primary focus on multiprotocol solutions spanning IEEE 802.15.4, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), OpenThread, and Matter over Thread , while also supporting selected Wi-Fi validation areas , especially Wi-Fi PTA 3-wire coexistence use cases. The team plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality product releases for IoT applications across smart home, industrial automation, connected health, and other emerging wireless markets.

This position is based out of Silicon Labs, Hyderabad . The role requires close collaboration with global teams across the USA and Europe , and therefore requires flexibility in work hours to accommodate meetings and stakeholder engagement later in the day.

What You Will Do

• Lead, build, and manage a high-performing Multiprotocol SQA team in Hyderabad.
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• Own people management responsibilities including hiring, onboarding, resource planning, mentoring, performance management, and retention of a highly skilled QA organization.
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• Drive the validation strategy and execution for EFR-based multiprotocol solutions , with predominant focus on IEEE 802.15.4, BLE, OpenThread, and Matter over Thread , while also supporting selected Wi-Fi validation areas , especially Wi-Fi PTA 3-wire coexistence use cases.
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• Ensure the team delivers high-quality test coverage for new features, interoperability scenarios, system integration, and regression testing.
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• Partner closely with firmware, embedded software, applications, program management, and global engineering teams across regions to align on priorities, schedules, and release readiness.
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• Establish strong quality processes, metrics, and execution discipline to ensure project deliverables are met as committed.
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• Drive automation coverage for multiprotocol validation while reducing legacy backlog, and steer automation architecture discussions to enable scalable test frameworks aligned with the requirements of individual protocols.
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• Promote a strong quality culture with clear ownership, accountability, and a can-do attitude across the team.
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• Regularly communicate project status, quality metrics, risks, and mitigation plans to local and global leadership.
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• Champion continuous improvement in QA methodologies, tools, infrastructure, and team effectiveness.
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• Drive adoption of modern engineering productivity practices, including Gen AI-assisted development and QA initiatives , to improve team efficiency, automation velocity, and engineering effectiveness.
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What We Are Looking For

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• Proven experience in building and managing software quality assurance teams , preferably in the embedded systems, wireless connectivity, or semiconductor domain.
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• Strong understanding of embedded software and firmware validation for MCU- and wireless SoC-based systems.
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• Hands-on experience testing or validating wireless protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), IEEE 802.15.4, Thread/OpenThread, Zigbee, Matter over Thread, and selected Wi-Fi coexistence scenarios .
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• Good understanding of multiprotocol system behavior, coexistence, interoperability, and end-to-end use-case validation .
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• Experience testing or developing embedded software products .
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• Strong understanding of data communications and networking concepts.
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• Experience working closely with cross-functional global teams including development, program management, and field/application engineering , with the ability to work flexibly across time zones supporting teams in the USA and Europe .
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• Strong track record of driving execution, resolving project risks, and delivering to schedule commitments.
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• Demonstrated experience in driving an engineering productivity or quality initiative using Generative AI tools , such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar platforms .
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• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflows and quality practices.
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• Strong working knowledge of version control systems , especially Git .
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• Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages such as Python, C, and Java for test development, automation, and debugging.
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• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
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• A creative, flexible, pragmatic, and hands-on leadership style, with strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced engineering environment.
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Experience required

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· 12+ years of overall experience in wireless field

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· 2+ years of experience in setting up and managing 5-8 members team and delivered the result

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· Proficient in resource management tools like Jira, Microsoft Project or similar.

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· Possess a strong sense of responsibility and an ability to work independently under minimal supervision

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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with Silicon Labs EFR platforms or similar wireless SoCs.
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• Experience with test automation frameworks , lab infrastructure, and scalable validation environments.
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• Exposure to Matter certification, Thread certification, Bluetooth qualification , or related interoperability ecosystems.
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• Familiarity with debugging tools such as protocol analyzers, packet sniffers, and embedded development/debug environments .
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Benefits & Perks

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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.

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  Equity Rewards (RSUs)

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  Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

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  Insurance plans with Outpatient cover

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  National Pension Scheme (NPS)

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  Flexible work policy

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  Childcare support.