Staff 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 Staff Software Engineer, Embedded to join our dynamic and growing organization. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and bring-up of next-generation SoC and ASIC solutions powering advanced connectivity and video-processing products. This role requires deep expertise in embedded software development, low-level hardware interaction, and cross-functional collaboration with FPGA, ASIC, hardware, validation and system architects. The engineer will lead software design and bring-up activities for complex platforms incorporating high-speed communication technologies including USB 2.0/3.x/4, DisplayPort and HDMI. This position reports to the Director, Development Engineering.

Responsibilities & Competencies

Job Duties

Technically lead embedded software design, development, integration and debug activities for complex SoC and ASIC platforms

• Define software and firmware architectures for next-generation connectivity and video transport solutions
• Drive silicon bring-up activities from FPGA prototypes through first-silicon validation and production release
• Develop low-level firmware, platform software, boot flows, device drivers and hardware abstraction layers
• Work closely with FPGA, ASIC, hardware, validation and systems teams to define hardware/software interfaces
• Debug complex system-level issues spanning hardware, FPGA, silicon, firmware and software
• Design and implement features supporting USB2/3/4, DisplayPort, HDMI and related technologies
• Analyze performance, latency, power and reliability of embedded systems
• Champion quality through unit testing, static analysis, code coverage, and CI/CD practices
• Participate in code reviews, champion quality, reliability, and security
• Participate in requirements decomposition and allocation across hardware, FPGA, firmware, software, and validation teams

Competencies

• Strong understanding of embedded software and firmware architecture with the ability to drive complex HW/SW/FPGA/ASIC investigations from symptom identification through root-cause analysis and validated resolution
• High expertise in C/C++ and Python scripting
• Strong understanding of SoC subsystems and hardware/software interactions
• Ability to debug issues across FPGA, ASIC, firmware and software domains
• Understanding of high-speed communication protocols and video transport 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 adapting technology and a solid understanding of product architecture
• 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 and willingness to share knowledge

Qualifications (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in embedded software and firmware development
• Hands on experience creating architecture and systems designs for complex embedded platforms
• Experience with Linux, RTOS or bare-metal embedded environments
• Experience with USB, I2C, SPI or UART
• Experience with USB2/3/4, DisplayPort, HDMI, PCIe a plus
• Hands on experience with JTAG, protocol analyzers, logic analyzers and oscilloscopes with ability to interpret to isolate root causes
• 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.