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Silicon Labs Senior Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 1 Sep 2024

Silicon Labs Senior Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Circular buffer
  • Q2. Debugging strategies
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Not much, why are you looking for a change
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth in a different environment.

    • Looking to expand my skill set and knowledge in a new role

    • Interested in working on different projects and technologies

    • Seeking a more collaborative team environment

    • Wanting to take on more leadership responsibilities

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - process is slow

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain storage variables in C?
  • Ans. 

    Storage variables in C are used to store data temporarily during program execution.

    • Storage variables in C are declared using data types like int, float, char, etc.

    • They can be stored in different memory locations like stack, heap, or data segment.

    • Variables declared outside functions have global scope and are stored in data segment.

    • Variables declared inside functions have local scope and are stored in stack memory.

    • Dynami...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Take two numbers, reverse both, then perform addition and reverse again?
  • Q3. First three kinds of sorting
  • Ans. 

    The first three kinds of sorting are bubble sort, selection sort, and insertion sort.

    • Bubble sort compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order.

    • Selection sort selects the smallest element and swaps it with the first element, then selects the second smallest element and swaps it with the second element, and so on.

    • Insertion sort builds the final sorted array one item at a time by inserting each

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Output questions based on pointers in C

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Ignitarium Technology Solutions Senior Engineer interview:
  • C
  • Data Structures
  • Embedded Systems

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. State machines

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Semiconductor physics Basic concepts and previous work profile experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare resume according to job profile and answer all basic questions related semiconductor device physics and digital design
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ofdm, Fixed point, sampling theorem, digital filters,
  • Q2. Previous work clarity
  • Ans. 

    Previous work clarity is essential for successful collaboration and understanding of project requirements.

    • Clearly explain the projects you have worked on in the past, including your role and responsibilities

    • Provide examples of how you communicated with team members to ensure clarity in project goals

    • Discuss any challenges you faced in previous projects and how you overcame them

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Fft, ofdm, CP, sampling theorem, previous experience,
  • Q2. C basics, memory layout, function pointer, big small endian, bit manipulation, zero padding in structures
Round 3 - Coding Test 

Bit manipulation, memory layout, interrupts, semaphore mutex, implement memcpy, sorting, algo to share resource equally

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous work experience, general attitude

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for coding, strong on basics
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Duration: 1Hour 30 Minutes, 2 Coding Questions of Total 175 Marks. 1st Question has 75 marks and 2nd Question has 100 marks.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Find the smallestMissingNumber in given array using Bitwise OR operation alone 2. Based on Array data Manipulation.
  • Ans. 

    Using Bitwise OR operation to find the smallest missing number in an array.

    • Iterate through the array and perform Bitwise OR operation with each element to set corresponding bit in a bitmask

    • Iterate through the bitmask to find the first unset bit, which represents the smallest missing number

    • Example: Array [0, 1, 3, 4, 6] would have a bitmask of 10101, smallest missing number is 2

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Q2: Customized Data Extraction From Given Dynamic Array & Perform Some Math Operations On the Extracted Data
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Write a Pseudo code for given scenario?
  • Ans. 

    Pseudo code for a scenario

    • Define variables and data structures needed

    • Write the main logic using conditional statements and loops

    • Handle edge cases and error conditions

    • Test the pseudo code with sample inputs

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System Design & Design Pattern based questions
Round 6 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Not Applicable (Yet to be scheduled)

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Bitwise operation and memory layout in c
  • Ans. 

    Bitwise operations are used to manipulate individual bits in memory. Memory layout in C refers to how data is stored in memory.

    • Bitwise operations include AND, OR, XOR, and NOT.

    • They are often used for tasks like setting or clearing specific bits, checking if a bit is set, or toggling bits.

    • Memory layout in C determines how variables are stored in memory, including their size, alignment, and order.

    • It is important to under...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain few terms in LTE
  • Ans. 

    LTE stands for Long-Term Evolution, a standard for wireless communication in mobile networks.

    • LTE is a 4G wireless communication technology

    • It provides high-speed data transmission and low latency

    • LTE uses OFDMA for downlink and SC-FDMA for uplink

    • LTE supports multiple antennas for improved signal quality (MIMO)

    • LTE Advanced (LTE-A) is an enhanced version with higher data rates and capacity

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. In one path goes wrong in mimo does snr and data both or any one goes bad

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

3 HackerEarth Qestions in 1 hour.
1 easy
2 medium

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Discussion regarding my current project architecture. 2. 1 medium level DSA question.
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion regarding you past project/company. Situation based questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Soliton Technologies Senior Project Engineer interview:
  • DSA
  • Architecture
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare DSA well.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introduction
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. All product knowledge
  • Q2. Special in A/R, Lence meter, Microscope
  • Q3. In pcb how to foulfinding
  • Ans. 

    Foulfinding in PCB involves identifying and troubleshooting issues or faults in the printed circuit board.

    • Inspect the PCB for physical damage or defects such as burnt components, broken traces, or solder bridges.

    • Use a multimeter to check for continuity and proper voltage levels at different points on the PCB.

    • Utilize schematic diagrams and datasheets to understand the expected behavior of components and signals on the P...

  • Answered by AI

Silicon Labs Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Silicon Labs Senior Engineer interview?
Silicon Labs interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Silicon Labs interview process are HR.
How to prepare for Silicon Labs Senior Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Silicon Labs. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Silicon Labs expect are Wireless, Python, Analog, Automation and Bluetooth.
What are the top questions asked in Silicon Labs Senior Engineer interview?

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