Manager, Applications Engineering
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer
Syntiant Corp., a leader in the high-growth AI software and semiconductor solutions space, is looking for an experienced and talented Manager, Applications Engineering to take on a critical role with expansive responsibilities to enhance Applications Engineering in a growing organization.
The Manager, Applications Engineering
, will be responsible for technical success in growth of sensors business which includes MEMS microphones and Vibration sensors. The position will lead a global engineering team, ensuring customer support, roadmap definition and product demonstration. This position will also play a key role in Syntiant Edge AI product portfolio supporting sensor needs for physical AI solutions.
Specific
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary technical resource for customers and sales teams, providing support for product evaluations, integrations, troubleshooting, and technical escalations.
- Partner with Product Management and R&D to help define the sensor product roadmap, conduct competitive analysis, and represent customer and market requirements.
- Lead the development of product demonstrations, application notes, reference designs, and other technical content that supports customer success and product adoption.
- Own and maintain customer-facing technical documentation, ensuring accuracy, quality, and consistency.
- Lead and develop a globally distributed Applications Engineering team, driving technical excellence, collaboration, performance, and career growth.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, Marketing, and Engineering to ensure customer feedback influences product strategy and development.
- Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally to support customers, partners, and business objectives.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, advanced degree preferred.
- 8-10 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor/sensors field.
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience with demonstrated skills in performance management, decision making, conflict resolution and inspiring others.
- Proven track record bringing products to mass production with high volume consumer electronics devices.
- Excellent technical domain knowledge. Relevant areas of expertise: MEMS sensors, audio, vibration.
- Excellent soft skills for product presentation and success in cross functional engineering development.
Benefits
Summary:
- Medical: Several plan options including PPO and HSA-compatible plans from Anthem Blue Cross, most of which are 100% paid by Syntiant Corp. for you and your family.
- Dental: Company-paid dental PPO coverage from Met Life, including coverage for Orthodontia.
- Vision: Company-paid vision PPO coverage from Met Life / VSP.
- Life Insurance / AD&D: Company-paid basic Life / AD&D coverage in the amount of 3x your salary (up to $1,000,000). Additional supplemental life insurance with low group rates is available for yourself and your family.
- Disability Coverage: Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provides up to 60% income replacement protection.
- Spending and Savings Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefits for Health Care and Dependent Care. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for those enrolled in a qualified Medical plan.
- 401K Retirement Plan: Administered by Empower, the 401(k) plan allows you to plan for your future by investing a portion of each paycheck.
- Other Benefits: A company-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as access to additional voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Support, and Identity Fraud Protection.
About Syntiant
:
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Syntiant Corp. is a leader in delivering hardware and software solutions for edge AI deployment. The company’s purpose-built silicon and hardware-agnostic models are being deployed globally to power edge AI speech, audio, sensor and vision applications across a wide range of consumer and industrial use cases, from earbuds to automobiles. Syntiant’s advanced chip solutions merge deep learning with semiconductor design to produce ultra-low-power, high performance, deep neural network…
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