TDK InvenSense · 3 days ago
Director - SW Application Engineering
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expInvenSense, a TDK Group Company, is the world leader in MEMS motion tracking, focusing on intelligent data processing. They are seeking a Director of Software Applications Engineering to bridge the gap between smart sensors and customer applications, defining developer interactions with on-chip features and leading customer success during the design and production phases.
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Responsibilities
Champion customer success by acting as the senior technical lead during the evaluation, design-in, and production ramp phases
Resolve complex cross-functional issues that span hardware, firmware, and software, acting as the bridge between the customer and internal R&D team
Deliver expert guidance on sensor configuration, calibration algorithms, and hardware layout to ensure optimal signal integrity and accuracy
Lead technical engagements for high-priority accounts, including architecture reviews, on-site debugging sessions, and executive-level technology demonstrations
Lead the integration of sensor drivers and motion algorithms onto customer-representative MCU platforms (Experience with Atmel SAM G-series/SAMG55 is a strong plus)
Deep-dive into complex hardware/firmware issues, using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes to debug physical bus interfaces (I2C, SPI, I3C) when customers face communication failures
Architect and support wireless data streams, specifically handling BLE protocols, ensuring robust communication between the embedded sensor hub and host devices
Collaborate with GUI application engineers to define efficient serial/wireless communication protocols, ensuring our evaluation tools correctly visualize the firmware’s output
Create comprehensive technical collateral, including integration guides, application notes, and commented reference code, to help customers navigate from 'box open' to 'mass production
Partner with the Field Applications (FAE) team to analyze recurring customer pain points, acting as the technical expert who determines why current solutions are failing (e.g., identifying critical power vs. latency trade-offs)
Synthesize broad market feedback from the field into clear roadmap requirements, distilling the 'signal' from the 'noise' of individual complaints to form a coherent technical strategy for R&D
Serve as the technical bridge between the Field and R&D organizations, translating unstructured customer problem statements into precise roadmap definitions that engineering can execute
Maintain deep mastery of our latest software algorithms, features, and system limitations, applying this knowledge to evaluate customer end-use cases and identifying critical gaps that must be addressed in future development
Build 'Proof-of-Value' demos that Field, Marketing, and Sales teams can use to prove our capabilities, equipping the global team with the scalable tools they need to close design wins
Align with Product Marketing to synchronize software release schedules with product launch campaigns, ensuring demos match the go-to-market story
Equip the Field Organization with scalable technical assets, transforming complex engineering prototypes into robust sales tools that FAEs can demonstrate independently
Drive documentation excellence, providing the critical technical inputs and real-world implementation details that make our datasheets and app notes truly useful to developers
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field
Experience: 10+ years of experience in Software Applications Engineering, Embedded Systems Integration, or Technical Product Marketing
Technical Domain: Strong familiarity with MEMS sensor architectures and their real-world applications (IoT, Wearables, Robotics)
Hardware Interfaces: Experience with digital interfaces (I²C, SPI, UART, USB) and wireless protocols (BLE)
Programming: Proficiency in C/C++ (for embedded systems) or Python (for scripting/tools)
System Design: Familiarity with SDK structures and API design principles
Software Leadership: Demonstrated ownership of the software roadmap for a product line, including the definition and delivery of evaluation kits and technical collateral
Preferred
Motion Expertise: Deep experience with IMU/Motion sensor integration or algorithms (e.g., Gesture Recognition, Activity Tracking)
Application Background: Hands-on experience developing applications that utilize motion sensors in Robotics, Navigation, Wearables, or IoT
Power Optimization: Experience optimizing systems for ultra-low power environments (battery-constrained devices)
Algorithm Knowledge: Familiarity with Sensor Fusion, Motion Processing, or Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms
Company
TDK InvenSense
InvenSense, a TDK Group company, is a world-leading provider of sensor solutions, including MEMS and magnetic sensors for consumer, industrial, and automotive applications.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$38MKey Investors
Sierra VenturesQualcomm Ventures
2016-12-21Acquired
2011-11-16IPO
2008-04-28Series C· $19M
Leadership Team
Mark Dentinger
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Behrooz Abdi
President & Chief Executive Office
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