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 Sr. Software Engineer to join our BT or WLAN protocol design team. In this role, you will be working in the Core Bluetooth Software team responsible for BT/BLE driver design and development to productize cutting edge and best-in-class Synaptics IoT Bluetooth solutions. This position reports to the Manager, BT SW Engineering.
Responsibilities & Competencies
Job Duties
• Development of firmware for Bluetooth controller
• System level debugging to fix controller issues
• Low level hardware bring-up, software development in embedded, RTOS environment and device driver development
• Working with cross functional teams for pre silicon and post silicon bring-up
• Working with other team members on testing and maintenance work
Competencies
• Hands-on experience in BT FW development
• Good understanding of Bluetooth technology up to core spec v5.4
• Strong programming skills in C, embedded C, debugging & troubleshooting of uC
• Experience working with various communication and control protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, I2S
• Good understanding of hardware and some familiarity with Bluetooth sniffer tools, analysis of logs, usage of embedded debuggers
• Excellent debugging and analytical abilities
• 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 and a solid understanding of product architecture
• 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, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a relevant engineering role
• Highly proficient in C programming
• Experience developing for Bluetooth specification (5.4) link layer
• Experience with system test, troubleshooting and root cause analysis of Bluetooth product
• 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.