Staff Technical Marketing Engineer, IoT/Edge AI

Synaptics • Austin, TX

214d

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's (or advanced) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent
• 8+ years of industry experience, in technical marketing, applications engineering, solutions engineering, or similar roles
• Proven track record of delivering customer solutions and integrations addressing both technical and business requirements
• Highly proficient in C/C++, Python, Linux and/or RTOS-based development
• Experience creating reference architectures adaptable to multiple verticals
• Hands-on experience with customer or applications engineering

Nice To Haves

• Documented contribution to open-source projects in AI/ML, Embedded Systems, Robotics or IoT connectivity or examples of public technical presentations, papers or blogs is desirable
• Prior experience building developer ecosystems and managing partner relationships preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Belief in Diversity
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree