Sr. Staff Digital Engineer, BT Modem DV

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 Digital Engineer to join our dynamic and growing WPD organization. You will be responsible for the MAC Design in the BT, BLE, 15.4 domain. You will provide technical guidance and expertise in design methodologies as well as the Blue-tooth domain. You will drive the design of digital signal processing data paths, flow control, security engines, and embedded microcontrollers. You will work on designs to optimize performance, reduce area, and reduce power consumption. This position reports to the Director, IC Design Engineering. 

Responsibilities & Competencies 

Job Duties

• Design, develop, and implement data verification strategies for BT modem data, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards 
• Conduct functional verification tests on BT modems, analyzing data integrity and communication protocols 
• Create and maintain testbenches and test cases for complex modem designs, validating functional accuracy and reliability 
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks for data verification processes, optimizing for efficiency and scalability 
• Analyze verification results and debug issues, collaborating with design and development teams to address and resolve identified issues 
• Lead firmware, cosim, and debug activities 
• Generate comprehensive reports detailing verification outcomes, test results, and improvement recommendations 

Competencies

• Passionate about building great products and solving customer and business problems 
• 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, explore new ideas, and learn new technologies
• Resourceful and able to solve problems through adapting technology and a solid understanding of product architecture
• Analytical and able to make informed decisions based on experience and data to improve processes and evaluate design options 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong team player with the ability to work within a diverse team and willing ness to share knowledge 

Qualifications (Requirements) 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Communication or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field or equivalent
• 12 years of experience in digital IC verification and Verilog coding 
• System Verilog/UVM based verification skills and experience with assertion and coverage-based verification methodology 
• Familiar with at least one of the followings:  Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MAC architecture, and Security engine architecture 
• Experience in GLS 
• 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.