Applications Engineer

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Austin, TX, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Hardware • Software
Cirrus Logic's technology elevates the consumer experience for the world's top mobile and consumer applications.
The Role
Support Cirrus Logic customers by developing reference designs and troubleshooting mixed-signal issues while collaborating with multiple teams to define next-gen products.
Summary Generated by Built In
For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! 

Be part of a dynamic Applications Engineering team that is passionate about bringing cutting edge Power and Mixed Signal Products to market! You will play a fundamental role in bringing to market next-generation devices for our growing power and battery management business by ensuring that our customers can easily and effectively integrate our devices into their end products. Are you open to this exciting challenge? We invite you to take part in Cirrus Logic’s “rocking” culture!

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct engineering support for Cirrus Logic customers and field personnel
  • Develop reference designs and demonstration platforms
  • Develop application notes, white papers, demo-board, and reference-design manuals
  • Implement customer-application focused data collection and circuit analysis
  • Debug analog and digital silicon issues
  • Collaborate and communicate closely with tier 1 customers, marketing and internal engineering teams to understand requirements and use cases and contribute to next-generation product definition
  • Autonomously manage tasks and priorities, including communicating project status cross functionally
  • Travel approximately 2 weeks per year, domestically and abroad

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • BSEE with 7+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry (or MSEE with 5+ years of experience)
  • Experience with integrated DC-to-DC switching buck and/or boost converters, battery chargers and mixed-signal circuits for portable or power electronic products
  • Demonstrated aptitude in system understanding of various industry interface standards such as I2C, SPI, USB, UART, I2S, SPMI
  • Experience in component selection, schematic entry and knowledge of PCB layout design
  • Experience with scripting or programming languages such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python or similar
  • Experience with embedded C/C++ programming a plus
  • Extensive hands-on experience in lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, audio analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers
  • Self-motivated with excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail are highly valued as you will need to understand silicon, board and software interactions
  • Highly dynamic, energetic and driven personality with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work across functional groups and organization

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Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license.  Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. 

Skills Required

  • BSEE with 7+ years experience in semiconductor industry or MSEE with 5+ years experience
  • Experience with integrated DC-to-DC switching converters, battery chargers, mixed-signal circuits
  • Aptitude in understanding various industry interface standards
  • Experience in component selection, schematic entry, PCB layout design
  • Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python or similar
  • Experience with embedded C/C++ programming

Cirrus Logic Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cirrus Logic and has not been reviewed or approved by Cirrus Logic.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare includes multiple medical, dental and vision options, mental‑health resources, wellness programs, and access to an on‑site clinic in Austin. Feedback suggests these offerings underpin strong total‑rewards sentiment.
  • Parental & Family Support Programs span paid parental leave, fertility/adoption/surrogacy coverage, backup/dependent‑care supports, and a structured flex return. Feedback suggests family‑building depth is a notable strength of the package.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Compensation design features semiannual performance bonuses, profit‑sharing, and recognition awards that augment base pay. Feedback suggests these incentives help maintain competitive total compensation in key engineering roles.

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
1,604 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Cirrus Logic is a leading supplier of low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions for mobile and consumer applications. The company has a robust portfolio of sophisticated low-power products, including boosted amplifiers, smart codecs, camera controllers, haptic driver and sensing solutions, power conversion and control Integrated Circuits, and fast-charging Integrated Circuits. These solutions have innovative technology, software and associated algorithms incorporated. With a strong intellectual property portfolio and extensive mixed-signal expertise, Cirrus Logic is well-positioned to drive innovation and growth in the evolving markets of audio and high-performance mixed-signal processing technologies. We are hiring like crazy! Please visit our careers portal at cirrus.jobs to check out our available openings!

Why Work With Us

Engineering drives our company, and innovation isn’t just encouraged – it’s expected! This is a culture where you get to work with some of the largest, most innovative customers and products on the planet on a daily basis and where everyone is a key contributor to the company’s success. There are no Miltons here!

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