Software Engineer

Millions of people experience Synaptics every day. Our technology impacts how people see, hear, touch, and engage with a wide range of IoT applications at home, at work, in the car or on the go.

We solve complex challenges alongside the most influential companies in the industry, using the most advanced algorithms in areas such as machine learning, biometrics and video processing, combined with world class software and silicon development.

Synaptics is looking for a talented Sr. Software Engineer to join our dynamic and growing organization. You will be responsible for the customer design-in activities from the design review phase through to mass production, for Synaptics Astra SL Series of Embedded processors. The Astra SL Series is a family of highly integrated AI-native Linux SoCs optimized for multi-modal Consumer and Industrial IoT workloads with high-performance hardware accelerators for edge-based inferencing, security, graphics, vision and audio. These processors incorporate multiple high-performance compute engines including a quad-core Arm64 CPU subsystem, multi-TOPS NPU, GPU for AI-acceleration and 3D Graphics, along with multimedia accelerators for Image Signal Processing, 4K video encode and decode, backed by industry-grade security certifications. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Software Engineering.

Responsibilities & Competencies

Job Duties

• Design and develop NPU compilers optimized for machine learning applications

• Develop optimized computation kernels of Deep Learning Operators

• Create and implement algorithms and data structures to enhance NPU compiler performance

• Build software tools for visualization, analysis, debugging, and testing of compiler development

• Work with open-source compiler frameworks like MLIR to improve compiler functionality

• Contribute to the deep learning network front-end of the compiler

• Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, qualification, and production release

• Actively collaborate with a global team working on cutting-edge technology to create revolutionary products

• Strong understanding of system software and SoC architecture.

• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python with excellent coding skills.

• 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

• Good design, programming, and problem-solving skills and able to solve problems through practical use of technology and a solid understanding of product architecture

• Good verbal and written communication skills, in English

• Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse cross-functional team

Qualifications (Requirements)

Bachelor s (or Master s) degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent

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.