Staff Application Engineer

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 Staff Application Engineer who is ready to take on the challenge of joining our talented team, driving technical excellence, and delivering high-quality touch and display driver solutions to our clients worldwide. Our team specializes in developing cutting-edge touch and display driver applications that revolutionize various industries in cell phone and automotive market. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Application Engineering.

Responsibilities & Competencies
Job Duties

• Lead core teams to ensure successful project execution
• Collaborate with the internal development team to create and customize Mobile/Automotive solutions that meet specific customer requirements
• Provide technical support for the implementation and integration of mobile touch and automative TDDI solution specifically
• Work with various hardware components, including touch sensors and Display driver applications
• Drive measurement, debugging, firmware loading, logging, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance of mobile and automotive display and touch systems
• Design and execute rigorous testing and validation of applications to ensure they meet performance standards and customer expectations
• Partner closely with customers to understand their technical needs, provide solutions, and address any issues that arise during the implementation phase
• Gather feedback from customers and internal teams to identify areas for improvement and work with the development team to implement enhancements
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including user manuals, integration guides, and troubleshooting guides for mobile, automotive and humanoids system

Competencies

• 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 complex problems through practical use of technology and a solid understanding of product architecture
• Analytical and able to make informed decisions based on experience and data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to customers and internal teams
• Strong team player with the ability to collaboratively work with a diverse cross-functional team with a desire to mentor and inspire a project team

Qualifications (Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in an application engineer role or similar technical role
• Strong experience with hardware components and embedded systems with high proficiency in measurements, debugging, firmware loading, logging, and troubleshooting
• Strong track record of problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Experience in providing high-quality technical support and building strong customer relationships
• Hands-on experience in touch or display driver (DDIC or TDDI) solutions
• Occasional travel up to 10% may be required for customer site visits and support

*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.*