Sr. Software Engineer, NPU Compiler Development

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 talented Sr. Software Engineer to join our dynamic and growing organization. You will be responsible for the customer design-in activities from the design review phase through to mass production, for Synaptics Astra® SL Series of Embedded processors. The Astra® SL Series is a family of highly integrated AI-native Linux SoCs optimized for multi-modal Consumer and Industrial IoT workloads with high-performance hardware accelerators for edge-based inferencing, security, graphics, vision and audio. These processors incorporate multiple high-performance compute engines including a quad-core Arm64 CPU subsystem, multi-TOPS NPU, GPU for AI-acceleration and 3D Graphics, along with multimedia accelerators for Image Signal Processing, 4K video encode and decode, backed by industry-grade security certifications. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Software Engineering.

Responsibilities & Competencies

Job Duties

• Design and develop NPU compilers optimized for machine learning applications
• Develop optimized computation kernels of Deep Learning Operators
• Create and implement algorithms and data structures to enhance NPU compiler performance
• Build software tools for visualization, analysis, debugging, and testing of compiler development
• Work with open-source compiler frameworks like MLIR to improve compiler functionality
• Contribute to the deep learning network front-end of the compiler
• Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, qualification, and production release
• Actively collaborate with a global team working on cutting-edge technology to create revolutionary products
  
  

Competencies

• Strong understanding of system software and SoC architecture.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python with excellent coding skills.
• 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
• Good design, programming, and problem-solving skills and able to solve problems through practical use of technology and a solid understanding of product architecture
• 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 (or Master’s) degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience in embedded software development
• Expertise in analyzing, profiling, and debugging C/C++ and Python code.
• Familiarity with compiler frameworks like LLVM, MLIR, or similar is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, ONNX, or TensorFlow, Python modules including NumPy and Pandas, Transformer-based architecture
• 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.