Synaptics Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Have talented people, good working environment, but have the worst top management"

"Not an employee-friendly company."

"It was once a strong company with exceptional technical people. It is now struggling, has two layoffs a year and all the exceptional people are laid off or simply left."

"I worked at Synaptics Inc for over 11 years. Synaptics is a great company to work with. It is a strong company with good ethical values, a clear roadmap, and an emphasis on customer retention."

"I worked for Synaptics since 2003. The company gave me a chance to work on touch technology on smart phone, tablet and notebook. Now the touch application become a must requirement for all mobile devices. The next generator of touch at Synaptics would be working for 3D touch, it will be another a cool application for all mobile devices. I am very proud of that I did work on this field and designed some automation test tool to evaluate and test or released firmware and software for 3D touch"

"Good place to work, and encouraging work atmosphere with freedom to explore own research interests while contributing to the team. Constructive team meetings and excellent supervisor leading from the front. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for an employment."

"Great engineers and projects. The management fought for the employees and made good choices in my opinion. Very open and honest about project status and what needed to be accomplished."

"The company is struggling to find new area of profitability. Previous high profitable business are commodity and new area of business demand high investment and the company may not have the proper strategy"

"Good company. A lot of good colleagues. We have a large share in the industry."

"I have worked for the company for 5 years. Fortunately, while I was working there our division's business was pretty successful. But I believe that just happened because we were just lucky. Actually, the company's management was very poor. That was hidden because of the good business results--until reality is brought to light. Current stock price became less than 1/3 compared to 3 years ago."

"I worked as an intern at Synaptics for 6 months. It was my first job and it definitely rose up my expectations of a first full-time job. It was a perfect environment to learn, work and have fun! I had amazing supervisors and colleagues, who were always helpful and encouraging. Everybody is motivated to bring the company to great heights, celebrating every success and always thriving to improve further."

"Though it is just 3 months contractor position, I started to adapting the environment and I realized the importance of communication either with my senior engineer or design engineer. I got involved in the role quickly and learnt what I need to do and what I should do. It is a very good experience working there."

"Overall Synaptics Rochester seems to be a great place to work, as the culture is relaxed but reminiscent of a start-up, which keeps things moving and exciting."

"Great company if you are an employee there. I would recommend the company if you are an employee with the company."

"Many good and talented people work at Synaptics."

What do you like about working at Synaptics?

"I love the atmosphere of collectivism in execution tactical tasks. Rich social life, sport, cultural events."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be prepared for interview: you will be asked many technical questions."

What don't you like about working at Synaptics?

"The strategic line is not firmly developed yet. Company depends on caprices of customers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Plan company's relationships with customers for long term. Trust your engineers when you negotiate with customers."