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 Hardware Applications Engineer to join our dynamic and growing organization. The primary focus will be on reference board design, key customers hardware support, cooperate with internal verification/ASIC teams on the issue-shooting. You will serve as the primary technical bridge between internal silicon development teams and external customers. This senior role requires a blend of deep post-silicon validation expertise and the high-level communication skills needed to enable customer success. This position reports to the Manager, Hardware Application Engineering.
Responsibilities & Competencies
Job Duties
- Lead technical consultant for key customers, conducting schematic and PCB layout reviews for signal and power integrity
- Lead the end-to-end design of evaluation boards (EVBs) and reference platforms, including hardware specification, component selection, and board-level debug
- Partner with silicon validation teams during early-stage power-on and boot. Use oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and logic analyzers to root-cause complex board-level issues
- Create high-quality application notes, design guidelines, and troubleshooting checklists to scale technical support for broad market adoption
- Translate field-captured customer requirements and issues into actionable feedback for R&D and design teams to influence next-generation silicon
Competencies
- Strong capability on issue-shooting
- 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 adapting technology and a solid understanding of product architecture
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong team player with the ability to work within a diverse team
Qualifications (Requirements)
- Bachelor's (Master's preferred) degree in electrical engineering (EE), Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent
- 8+ years of professional experience in semiconductor hardware application or post-silicon validation
- Proficiency in high-speed digital design (e.g., Serdes, PCIe, DDR, Ethernet).
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as real-time oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
- Scripting proficiency in Python or MATLAB for automating bench measurements
- Strong knowledge of Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) simulation tools (e.g., HyperLynx, ADS)
- Minimal travel up to 10% travel may be 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 
