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, SoC Design to join our dynamic and growing WPD organization. You will be responsible for WLAN SOC architecture/design/implementation in the Wifi 6/7 domain from concept to volume production in timely manner for the IOT market. You will work closely with RF/Analog teams for productizing WLAN/BT combo chips for home IOT and automotive markets. You will be working on optimal area/power low latency designs with scalabilities and flexibilities. You will drive innovations in the low power design, performance enhancements etc. You will provide technical expertise in the latest design methodologies. Your responsibility includes coordinating with multiple teams on specification for design, architecture, timing closure. This position reports to the Director, Silicon Engineering.
Responsibilities & Competencies
Job Duties
- Work with SoC Lead to define WLAN SOC architecture from the standards and/or requirement documents
- Work with SoC Lead to define the WLAN SOC PPI (power, performance and area) parameters based on feature set
- Work with the team to deliver the WLAN SOC RTL, Netlist, power collateral, constraints
- Work with Systems/SW team in performance analysis and propose IP enhancements or any new IP requirement in the SO.
- Focus on optimizing and enhancing the design to meet power and area targets
- Guide and lead the team through digital design, RTL implementation, Lint, CDC checks, timing closure, verification and coverage closure, ECO implementation and chip productization debug
- Work with Systems/SW team in performance analysis and propose IP enhancements
- Collaborate with DV team on test plans, closure of code, and functional coverage
- Support post-silicon bring up activities of the products working with design, product evaluation and applications engineering team
Competencies
- Strong fundamentals in CPU architecture, Host interfaces like (PCIe, SDIO etc.), Bus interconnects specially AXI/ACE/AHB/APB, Low power design
- Power management with multiple power domains
- Strong understanding of the SOC development flow
- Experience in advanced front-end design flows based on industry standard EDA tools from system simulation through RTL implementation, verification, synthesis, and interfacing with a backend team
- Knowledge in Lint, CDC, timing constraints, synthesis, STA, power analysis
- Strong communication skills to ensure effective communication with Program Management or Engineering Management and group members
- 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 adaptation of existing technology and investigation of new technology with a solid understanding of product architecture
- Analytical and able to make informed decisions based on experience
- Ability to set clear expectations and objectives, and bring parties together to drive key initiatives
- Ability to work within a diverse team and mentor developing team members
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Qualifications (Requirements)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Communication, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field or equivalent
- 12+ years of experience in SoC design
- Proven experience in designing digital circuits for wireless product
- Understanding of digital IC design flow (design, verification, synthesis, HW/SW co-working)
- Experience with tapeout of new product
- 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. 
