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 seeking an accomplished and adept Staff Technical Marketing Engineer with a strong foundation in embedded processors and AI, and expertise in IoT applications to bring Synaptics technology to the next wave of electronic device designs. You’ll also get hands-on in creating software examples for embedded AI devices in established and emerging application spaces. This role will drive market adoption and revenue growth for IoT Processor products. This position reports to the Sr. Business Development & Strategy Director.
Responsibilities & Competencies
Job Duties
- Hands-on development in edge AI application layer to create reference solutions that address customer needs and broad market opportunities
- Guide customers with workshops, demos, and hands-on technical support
- Contribute to go-to-market plans with Product Management and Engineering
- Gather feedback to influence product roadmaps and highlight market opportunities
- Produce technical collateral (white papers, briefs, demos) that showcases product value and represent the company at conferences, and events
- Drive alignment across Engineering, Sales, and Marketing for successful product launches
- Evaluate competing technologies and provide strategic recommendations
- Conduct in-depth performance and feature comparisons in resource-constrained environments
- Cultivate relationships with integration partners, developers, and industry influencers
- Address technical challenges through tutorials, sample apps, and community engagement
Competencies
Strong ability to present complex information to varied audiencesAnalytical with a data-driven approach to market analysis and competitive positioningUnderstanding of AI / ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), end-to-end application benchmarking, vision and GPU subsystemsResults-oriented mindset with the ability to drive initiatives with focus and attention to detailEstablishes clear expectations and brings multiple parties together to drive key initiativesHigh integrity and reliability with an inherent sense of urgency in meeting goalsExperienced at working effectively across multiple levels of an organization and building successful cross functional partnershipsStrong organizational skills with ability to effectively plan and manage multiple projectsAble to solve problems that are not clearly defined and require in depth understanding of technology and organizational objectivesExcellent written, and verbal communication skillsQualifications
Bachelor’s (or advanced) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent8+ years of industry experience, in technical marketing, applications engineering, solutions engineering, or similar rolesProven track record of delivering customer solutions and integrations addressing both technical and business requirementsHighly proficient in C / C++, Python, Linux and / or RTOS-based developmentExperience creating reference architectures adaptable to multiple verticalsHands-on experience with customer or applications engineeringDocumented contribution to open-source projects in AI / ML, Embedded Systems, Robotics or IoT connectivity or examples of public technical presentations, papers or blogs is desirablePrior experience building developer ecosystems and managing partner relationships preferredInternational travel up to 20% requiredBelief 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.