Software Engineer, Embedded

Description Synaptics is leading the charge in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As the go-to partner for the world’s most forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We’re making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play.

Overview Synaptics is looking for a Software Engineer, Embedded to join our dynamic and growing organization. The successful candidate will contribute to the development, bring-up, integration, and validation of next-generation SoC and ASIC solutions powering advanced connectivity and video-processing products. Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, the engineer will support software bring-up, feature development, debugging, and validation activities across FPGA, ASIC, hardware, and software platforms. This position reports to the Director, Development Engineering.

Responsibilities & Competencies Job Duties

Develop embedded software for complex SoC and ASIC Platforms

• Participate in silicon bring-up activities from FPGA prototypes through first-silicon validation and production release
• Collaborate with FPGA, ASIC, hardware, validation, and systems teams to develop and validate hardware/software interfaces
• Debug and help resolve system-level issues spanning hardware, FPGA, silicon, firmware, and software
• Support implementation of features for technologies including USB, DisplayPort, HDMI, and related interfaces
• Assist with performance, latency, and reliability analysis of embedded systems
• Participate in code reviews, and follow quality, reliability, and security practices
• Document software designs, test results, and debugging activities

Competencies

• Good understanding of embedded software principles, the software development lifecycle, version control systems, and debugging methodologies
• Proficient in C/C++ and working knowledge of Python scripting
• Exposure to Git, build systems, and automated testing environments
• Basic understanding of hardware/software interactions in embedded systems
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to debug firmware and software issues using standard development tools
• Interest in developing expertise in connectivity and video-processing technologies
• Proactive, self-starter, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Well organized with strong attention to detail; proactively ensures work is accurate
• Positive attitude and work ethic; unafraid to ask questions and explore new ideas
• Resourceful and able to solve problems through practical use of technology
• Analytical and able to make informed decisions based on experience and data to improve processes and evaluate design options
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong team player with the ability to work within a diverse team

Qualifications (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in embedded software and firmware development
• Experience with Linux, RTOS or bare-metal embedded environments
• Experience with USB, I2C, SPI or UART
• Familiarity with USB2/3/4, DisplayPort, HDMI, PCIe a plus
• Hands on experience with protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and debuggers, or similar equipment for system debugging
• Track record of driving complex HW/SW/FPGA/ASIC investigations from symptom identification through root-cause analysis and validated resolution
• No travel required

*Belief in Diversity

Synaptics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.*