Description
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.
Overview
Synaptics is looking for a Sr. Staff Systems Design/Architecture Engineer, Radio SOC to join our dynamic and growing organization. You will be responsible for system simulation of Radio at block level for deriving specifications, verifying radio specific calibration algorithms and supporting pre/post silicon test team. This position reports to the Director, Development Engineering.
Responsibilities & Competencies
Job Duties
- Define products and radio architectures for Wireless SOC products
- Develop wireless SOC simulations and experimentations Technically lead design of algorithms to improve Radio performance
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop digital/software assisted algorithms and methodologies that ensure good yield, low power, low area and manufacturability
- Own definition of test methodologies, radio firmware optimization and productization in close collaboration with the design validation team
- Review and drive resolution of customer specific radio related issues
- Review the standards and define design modifications and engage in detailed technical discussions with product, software, radio, and system team
Competencies
- Deep understanding of Radio architectures and analog blocks functions, impairments and challenges
- Strong understanding of wireless communication systems. Good understanding of communication protocols
- Good understanding of frequency planning within radio blocks and whole systems
- Knowledge of circuit level resentments of correction/calibration algorithms for various radio blocks (VCO, ADC, DAC, etc.)
- Excellent technical expertise in mathematical modelling and analysis of signal processing
- Driven to learn new technologies quickly
- Ability to become part of and lead geographically distributed, cross functional project teams as necessary
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical teams and product level teams at the appropriate level of detail
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proactive, self-starter, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment to complete projects on time with minimal guidance
- 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
- Exceptional problem solving skills, resourceful, and able to solve complex problems through adaptation of existing technology with a deep understanding of product architecture
Qualifications (Requirements)
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication or related field, or equivalent
- 12+ years of experience developing radio SOC solutions
- Experience analyzing Radio impairments (IQ offsets, RF leakages, spurious emission/coupling, Radio/Analog block noise, ADC/DAC system aspects, etc.) to system level performance matrix
- Hands on experience with Radio system simulation tools like Systemvue and modelling with Matlab and C
- Expertise with block level behavioral or mathematical modelling of various Radio/Analog blocks
- Prior experience with scripting using Python/C will be an advantage
- Minimal travel up to 10%
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.