Company Description

Synaptics is the leading worldwide developer of user interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices. Our mission is to enrich the interaction between users and their intelligent devices. Synaptics products emphasize ease of use, small size, low power consumption, advanced functionality, durability and reliability, making them applicable to a multitude of markets, including notebook computers, PC peripherals, mobile phones, and portable entertainment devices such as MP3 players.

Job Responsibilities

·       Design and develop small footprint embedded firmware for use in Synaptics’ products

·       Work closely with members of the firmware team and cross functional teams to develop quality products

·       Investigate problems and identify robust solutions quickly

Required Qualifications

·       Excellent written and verbal communications skills

·       Must have the ability to work with geographically diverse teams

·       BS or greater, preferably in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or a related field

·       Minimum of 5 years experience in real-time embedded software development

·       Minimum of 5 years of code development using assembly language and a higher level language like C/C++

·       Experience with I2C, SPI, RS-232, RS-485 or other inter-processor communications

·       Experience with digital signal processing 

·       Familiarity with analog and digital systems, ADCs, DACs, sensors

·       Familiarity with Logic Analyzers, ICE, DVM, Oscilloscope and similar tools is a must