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

Synaptics, a world leader in human interface solutions for portable electronic devices, invites qualified applicants to apply for a career opportunity as a Senior Software Engineer within our System Silicon & Software Development department. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has both high-level software design and implementation experience as well as Windows driver experience, and enjoys and excels in an environment working on diverse projects.

 Synaptics' Senior Windows Software Engineer will be responsible for design and implementation of major new products and features. Also responsible for definition, design and implementation of development tools. Responsibilities will also include working with other departments to turn requirements into feasible specifications, and specifications into design and implementation.

Required Qualifications

  Our Senior Windows Software Engineer will be required to have extensive experience ranging from "big picture" problem analysis down to implementation. Must have a strong background in software architecture and structured design techniques.  Must have experience with C/C++.  A BS or greater, preferably in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field is required. Hardware experience is a plus.

•            Minimum 7 years’ experience software & firmware development

•            Excellent communication, reasoning and problem-solving skills

•            Experience writing multithreaded software

•            Experience with design and implementation of software development tools

•            Experience with C/C++

•            Experience with object oriented design and programming

•            Strong teamwork orientation

•            Customer-oriented attitude

•            Experience with the Windows environment and PC architecture

•            Good organizational and project management skills

•            Experience in Windows driver development desired.