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 Firmware Engineer, Bluetooth to join our dynamic and growing organization. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a global team working to create revolutionary products. In this role, you will be working in the Core Bluetooth Software team responsible for BT/BLE driver design and development to productize cutting edge and best-in-class Synaptics IoT Bluetooth solutions. This position reports to the Manager, Software Engineering, Bluetooth.
Responsibilities & Competencies
Job Duties
- Develop and integrate firmware for Bluetooth products
- System level debugging to fix Bluetooth controller issues
- Work closely with Systems, ASIC and QA teams for pre-tapeout qualification, silicon bring-up, low level hardware bring-up, software development in an RTOS environment, and device driver development
Competencies
- Good understanding of Bluetooth technology up to core spec v5.4
- Strong programming in C, embedded C, debugging & troubleshooting of uC
- 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 problems through practical use of technology
- Good verbal and written communication skills, in English
- Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse cross-functional team
Qualifications (Requirements)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer-Science/Electronics Engineering or related field or equivalent
- 2+ years of relevant industry experience
- Solid hands-on experience in BT FW development
- Experience working with various communication and control protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, I2S
- Experience with BT/BLE Spec up to the 5.4 host and controller standard
- Experience with systems analysis, profiling and low-level debugging
- Hands on experience working with firmware/hardware.
- No travel required
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.