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: 74410

JOB DESCRIPTION

Not feeling challenged in your role? Looking for a job that will test your tenacity, make full use of your architectural and software development experience, and value your innovation? At Skyworks’ Timing Division, we solve hard problems in the ultra-precision timing space, targeting such applications as 5G, HPC, and datacenters. This is a new role for a Staff Software Engineer on a dynamic software product that our industry customers use to keep the world moving. The successful applicant will be expected to rapidly come up to speed on our evolving, test-driven codebase; provide architectural guidance, mentoring, and outside-the-box ideas and initiatives; and produce first-rate code at a pace commensurate with such a senior position.

Responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with industry standards and emerging trends, using these to recommend new features and improvements to the codebase
• Participate in the architecture, development, and testing of precision timing software in C and/or Rust on embedded Linux
• Collaborate with team members to jointly solve problems and to mentor junior contributors
• Clearly communicate architectures, features, and other ideas, both formally and informally, within the team and to other stakeholders

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• CS/ECE/EE or similar degree plus industry experience: Ph.D. + 3 years, MS + 6 years, or BS + 8 years
• Extraordinary C and/or Rust programming skills backed by lucid algorithmic thinking
• Proven deep 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

• Mastery of Go and Python
• Comfortable with Linux shell scripting and systemd
• Familiarity with PTP, NTP, or other time protocols

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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $112,500 - $215,900 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.
Nearest Major Market: Austin
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• Gain familiarity with industry standards and emerging trends, using these to recommend new features and improvements to the codebase
• Participate in the architecture, development, and testing of precision timing software in C and/or Rust on embedded Linux
• Collaborate with team members to jointly solve problems and to mentor junior contributors
• Clearly communicate architectures, features, and other ideas, both formally and informally, within the team and to other stakeholder