Responsibilities:
- Reverse engineer detailed product information by identifying areas of interest, selecting appropriate analytical techniques and evaluating results.
- Compose and perform innovative test experiments to determine system and IC performance.
- Work closely with subject matter experts in Systems, Design, and Marketing teams to analyze results to determine relevance to internal developments.
- Deliver comprehensive assessments of electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical sub-systems and components in a product, including diagrams for system connectivity and circuit schematics where possible.
- Assess product architectures and provide reasoning for design choices.
- Provide material lists, including estimated passive component and IC costs/pricing.
- Assess competitive IC’s capabilities and physical analysis for analog/digital/memory structures.
- Provide HW/FW/SW interaction analysis, algorithm functional analysis, and protocol analysis.
- Develop equipment and techniques for the analysis of new devices and technologies; perform experimental research to find and define solutions.
- Engage external data sources/services/contractors or outsource functions as required.
- Produce reports and build competitive database.
- Keep up with news about competitors and new electronics products/technology.
- Communicate ideas and specifications to technical audiences.
- Autonomously manage task list and competing priorities.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience reverse engineering devices and circuits with lab experience in system and device-level functional testing.
- Experience with multiple applications/technology used in electronic products such as audio, autofocus and optical image stabilization, voice coil or other motor drive/control, MEMS, inertial/light/pressure/magnetic/touch/force/temperature sensors, haptics, wireless radios/protocols, USB or other complex serial bus protocols, etc.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and optimistic attitude to addressing challenges.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to succinctly compile and compose written reports.
- Task and detailed oriented, very organized.
- Dynamic and able to learn quickly, self-starter, and unafraid to ask questions.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of semiconductor device physics.
- Knowledge of closed loop control and adaptive algorithms.
- Understanding of kernel level coding and debugging and device drivers.
- Programming or macro/script development experience.
- Macro photography and photo editing/annotating experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 8+ years of experience reverse engineering devices and circuits
- Lab experience in system and device-level functional testing
- Experience with multiple applications/technology used in electronic products
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Task and detail-oriented, very organized
- Dynamic and able to learn quickly, self-starter
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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