Responsibilities
- Effectively leads multiple complex engineering projects involving highly challenging and unique product applications.
- Customize Windows/Linux device drivers and associated applications for customer platforms.
- 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 and associated applications.
- 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 Tool as necessary.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- BS or MS in Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- At least 3 years of recent experience deploying audio device drivers on Intel, AMD, or ARM-based platforms.
- At least 3 years of recent experience designing audio applications or working with Windows APO or 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 Windows/Linux kernel software development, integration, PC system bring-up, and ACPI.
- Familiarity with serial buses and protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, I2S, HDA, SoundWire).
- Strong troubleshooting skills using software (automated tests, logs, debuggers), hardware (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMMs), and other resources (schematics and data sheets).
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to actively listen to diverse perspectives and effectively influence individuals across various disciplines.
- Customer-focused and results-oriented, this individual is a detailed planner and organizer who is also self-managed and flexible. They thrive in dynamic environments, embrace change, act as a change agent, and demonstrate a passion for leading the development of others
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Experience leading small teams or projects, taking full ownership from planning through deployment, and proactively resolving complex technical issues.
- Experience with PC architectures and chipsets.
- Development board and customer platform bring-up experience.
- Background in customer enablement and field engagements.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Cirrus Logic Insights
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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