Company Description

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

Job Responsibilities

The Sr. Algorithms Architect position will have responsibility for contributing to the development of fundamental technologies for Synaptics’ future growth. Architects play a critical role in fostering innovation within Synaptics by combining their talents with a team of highly skilled technical contributors to successfully complete technology platform projects. Such projects are typically focused on the creation of new core-technologies rather than the development of specific products.  As such, our candidate should have strong and diverse engineering and science skills.

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses an advanced understanding of algorithmic methods for processing signals to achieve highly efficient code implementations.  An important aspect of the position is to reconcile real-world observations with analytic predictions or simulation models. These models are used to create algorithms that effectively deal with real-world non-idealities.  Many times development is done by gathering real sensor data and using that data as input for simulations of candidate algorithms.  When acceptable algorithms are found, those algorithms are optimized for implementation in an embedded processor.  To excel at this position, the architect must be able to accurately conceive the problem, identify and understand corner cases and develop an implementable solution that is optimized over MIPS, memory usage and performance.

We are seeking a team-oriented individual with a positive attitude and excellent problem solving skills who is self-driven with a keen technical mind and an eye for detail.  Our candidate will have a track record of successfully completing technically large and complex projects.  He or she must be effective in a fast-paced, highly technical R&D environment. 

Summary of Minimum Requirements

• Masters degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. PhD preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• A background in optimized software and firmware development for the implementation of custom algorithms targeted to embedded processors
• Familiarity with modeling, simulation and mathematical analysis particularly in the area of signals and their manipulation
• Broad technical experience is essential with skills in some or all of the following areas:
  • Mathematics
  • Signal processing
  • Physics
  • Electronics
  • Capacitive touch technology
• Rigorous and methodological approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete complex R&D technology projects
• Attention to detail!