Staff Software Engineer

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 offers a scalable portfolio of intelligent edge processors, ranging from highly integrated MPUs to high performance MCUs architected for an AI-enabled IoT. We are looking for a talented Staff Software Engineer to join our software team in Bangalore. You will be responsible for design, development, integration & maturity of embedded real-time solutions for the High-performance AI-native MCUs with tiered inferencing that makes context-aware computing a reality across the smart home, the factory floor and at work. FW/SW Modules and components can vary from BSP level, through Operating System components, service level routines, multi-core & cross-platform to Application-level ones. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Software Engineering.

Responsibilities & Competencies
Job Duties

• Develop embedded firmware that runs on different MCU platforms; design and optimize the systems for low power, memory usage and low MIPS
• Partner closely with HW & SW Architects to translate requirements into a design and implementation, integrate with other FW/SW teams/members & mature the solution with QA teams
• Integrate algorithms for audio & vision together with neural networks inference techniques
• This is a great opportunity to join a team developing cutting edge solutions for the various consumer electronics markets and technologies utilizing sensors, audio & vision to enable always-on sensing

Competencies

• Extensive experience with ARM Cortex-M series architecture including MPU and DMA
• Proficient in communication protocols/interfaces such as SPI, I2C, USB, and UART
• Strong embedded C/C++ coding and debugging skills
• Strong knowledge of RTOS, specifically FreeRTOS, ZephyrOS, ThreadX, etc.
• Knowledge of CMSIS software packages for ARM M-class cores
• Strong software debugging skills including using JTAG, emulators, or simulators
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly to both technical teams and non-technical partners at the appropriate level of detail
• Proactive, self-starter, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment to complete projects on time with minimal guidance
• 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 complex problems through adaptation of existing technology and investigation of new technology
• Strong team player with the ability to work within a diverse team

Qualifications (Requirements)

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CSE/ECE or related field or equivalent
• 8+ plus years of relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated capabilities to develop SW components under power/foot-print sensitive design considerations
• Proven experience in firmware development in a multitasking RTOS environment
• Experience in developing and using low-level drivers for digital processing of video and audio inputs, various communication interfaces and sensors
• Hands-on experience with different debugging methods in simulation and emulation environments
• Experience in a continuous development and integration environment
• Knowledge in various tool chains (ARM, open source (GCC, LLVM), etc.
• Minimal travel based on need (once or twice a year)

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.