Embedded Software Program Manager (MS-TBD)

Reposted 8 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
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
Lead cross-functional embedded software programs in the semiconductor industry: decompose requirements, build integrated schedules across software and hardware, manage risks and dependencies, drive execution to milestones, and continuously improve product development processes to deliver production-ready software integrated into chips.
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! 

The Software Program Manager at Cirrus Logic will be part of a high-performance team delivering cutting-edge products to the world’s largest customers. Creating leading analog and digital signal processing components and software for audio, voice, and adjacent technologies requires the planning and execution of an intricate flow of multiple engineering fields. Cirrus Logic Embedded Software Program Managers partner with domain specialists to decompose system requirements, build up integrated schedules, identify dependencies crossing technical boundaries, drive day-day execution, actively manage risks, and proactively remove obstacles impeding the team. When we’re done, the software is part of the chip. Getting it right the first time is key! Our Program Managers are driving continuous improvement as we strive for flawless execution.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide clear, concise communication to management, product development teams and customers
  • Lead the team through the identification and negotiation of product scope and schedule
  • Develop and own highly integrated execution plans with 10+ software, hardware engineering disciplines
  • Identify, track and mitigate execution roadblocks and technical risks
  • Lead and drive internal, cross-functional teams to meet program milestones and deliverables
  • Drive continuous improvement to an established product development process
  • Manage the entire program scope of work

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Software, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
  • Must have 8+ years of experience as a Program Manager within the Semiconductor industry
  • Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Project & Excel, Atlassian JIRA & Confluence

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • Ability to be a catalyst that makes any team better
  • Possess a strong sense of ownership - Anything you work on you treat like your name will be on it
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Believe everything can always be improved
  • Ability to negotiate critical situations to a positive outcome
  • Able to communicate with anyone
  • Able to break complex problems down in a way people can understand and execute on
  • Proven track record of making commitments and meeting them
  • Like building teams, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and helping them improve to meet their full potential
  • Outgoing, highly organized, persistent and tenacious, with the ability to influence without authority

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

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Software, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
  • 8+ years of experience as a Program Manager within the Semiconductor industry
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Proficiency with Atlassian JIRA
  • Proficiency with Confluence
  • Must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license; employer cannot sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role
  • Clear, concise communication and ability to lead cross-functional teams to meet program milestones
  • Ability to identify, track and mitigate execution roadblocks and technical risks
  • Experience developing and owning highly integrated execution plans across multiple engineering disciplines
  • Proven track record of making commitments and meeting them
  • Ability to negotiate critical situations to positive outcomes and influence without authority
  • Proactive problem solver with strong ownership and continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to break complex problems down for others to understand and execute
  • Experience building teams and developing their strengths

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.

Cirrus Logic Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

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!

Gallery

Gallery

Similar Jobs

CoreWeave Logo CoreWeave

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Cloud • Information Technology • Machine Learning
In-Office
4 Locations
1450 Employees
149K-198K Annually

CoreWeave Logo CoreWeave

Senior Accountant

Cloud • Information Technology • Machine Learning
In-Office
Dallas, TX, USA
1450 Employees
98K-130K Annually

Wise Logo Wise

Marketing Manager

Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
9000 Employees
109K-139K Annually

Samsara Logo Samsara

Integration Engineer

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Computer Vision • Hardware • Internet of Things • Software
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
United States
4000 Employees
106K-160K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Hanover Park Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
42 Employees
Kepler  Thumbnail
Fintech • Software
New York, New York
6 Employees
Onshore Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
60 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account