Cirrus Logic

Embedded Software Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in Taipei, TWN

Remote or Hybrid

Mid level

Hardware • Software

Cirrus Logic's technology elevates the consumer experience for the world's top mobile and consumer applications.

The Role

The Embedded Software Engineer will customize device drivers for Windows and Linux, integrate audio processing and DSP, and support customer issues.

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!

Cirrus Logic is looking for an experienced software engineer to join our growing PC-software integration and deployment team in Taipei, Taiwan.  This team of developers and testers is responsible for the integration of Cirrus Logic drivers, firmware, and tooling solutions with 3rd-party software and customer-specific customizations.  They bring industry-leading Cirrus technologies into production in well-known consumer-electronics devices.  Located close to key design and manufacturing sites, they also work directly with our field engineering team to understand customer needs and implement and verify critical changes to Cirrus software solutions to enable rapid time to market.  And as part of our factory-based software development organization, they work closely with our US- and UK-based development teams to enable exciting new technologies that are reshaping today’s PC user experience.

Responsibilities

Customize Windows/Linux device drivers and associated tools for customer platforms.
APO (Audio Processing Object) or DSP offload integration or development
Deploy new features, updates, and bug-fixes to customers.
Triage, reproduce, and debug customer-reported issues.
Support customer integration of Cirrus Windows/Linux device drivers.
Review customer schematics from a software & driver perspective.
Set-up new devices and reference platforms.
Work closely with Cirrus factory- and field-applications teams to support customer engagements.
Collaborate with other teams such as Design, Firmware, SQA, and Tools as necessary.

Required Skills and Qualifications

BS or MS in Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
Minimum of 3 years of recent experience deploying audio device drivers across multiple operating systems (Linux, Windows, etc.) on Intel, AMD, or ARM-based platforms.
Alternatively, a minimum of 3 years of recent experience designing audio applications or working extensively with Audio Processing Object (APO) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms.
Ability to communicate and work highly effectively across geographies, internal groups, and with external customers and partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Experience with kernel software development, Windows/Linux driver integration, PC system bring-up, and ACPI.
Experience with OS architectural challenges including race conditions, synchronization, deadlocks, and interrupt management.
Familiarity with serial buses and protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, I2S, HDA, Sound Wire).
Strong troubleshooting skills using software (automated tests, logs, debuggers), hardware (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMMs), and other resources (schematics and data sheets).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Experience with PC architectures and chipsets.
Development board and customer platform bring-up experience.
Background in customer enablement and field engagements.

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.

Skills Required

BS or MS in Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Minimum of 3 years of recent experience deploying audio device drivers on Linux and Windows
Experience with kernel software development and ACPI
Familiarity with serial buses and protocols such as I2C, SPI

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!