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Cirrus Logic's technology elevates the consumer experience for the world's top mobile and consumer applications.
The Role
Lead product definition and system architecture for industrial ICs, conduct feasibility and teardown analyses, translate customer needs into system requirements, influence technical direction, support customer engagements and represent the company at industry forums.
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, 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!
We’re hiring a Systems Engineer to lead the definition of next-generation integrated circuits (ICs) for our Industrial business. This is a strategic, cross-functional role that blends technical leadership, customer engagement, and product vision. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy solving complex challenges with world-class teams, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities: Product Definition & Architecture
- Lead new concept investigations working closely with engineering and marketing teams to conduct feasibility studies and competitive technical analysis – including lab-based analysis and teardowns – to inform product development and strategic decision-making.
- Own product architecture definition and the capture of system requirements in collaboration with key customers and internal teams.
- Evaluate architectural trade-offs to propose optimal technical solutions aligned with market needs.
- Partner with marketing and design leadership to define product roadmaps that resonate with customers and deliver against long-term business goals.
Key Responsibilities: Customer Focus
- Be the “voice of the customer” within Cirrus Logic – translate customer needs into actionable engineering requirements and drive customer-centric decision making.
- Engage with customers to present product concepts and specifications, and develop the technical relationships required to identify key product requirements and opportunities.
- Represent Cirrus Logic at industry conferences and forums to promote our products and ensure standards compatibility.
- Support customer engagements globally (travel: approx. 4-6 weeks/year).
Key Responsibilities: Communication and Collaboration
- Drive technical direction by influencing architectural decisions and technology roadmaps, leveraging clear and compelling communication to align stakeholders up to executive leadership level.
- Unambiguously communicate system level requirements to internal stakeholders.
- Provide guidance on product development strategy to cross-functional engineering teams – be a sounding board for the development team.
- Deliver expert input into design specifications, verification and validation test plans, and go-to-market collateral.
- Participate in IC and board-level design reviews
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent), with strong foundational EE skills.
- Proven analytical and communication skills, and able to influence technical direction.
- Collaborative mindset and logical approach to problem-solving across functional boundaries.
- Natural ability to rapidly learn new concepts and technologies.
- Experience working directly with customers and translating market needs into engineering solutions.
- Able to manage competing priorities and thrives in fast-paced environments.
- Comfortable presenting technical content to wide audiences up to Executive Leadership level.
- Hands-on experience with lab-based competitive analysis and teardown investigations.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Background in semiconductor product definition, system architecture, or mixed-signal IC design for low-power applications.
- Experience with ICs or electronic systems for Industrial applications within Industry 4.0, Electrification, and/or Smart Infrastructure.
This role is based in our Edinburgh office, UK.
This is a hybrid position and will follow a 2+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.
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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.
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, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.
Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent
- Proven analytical and communication skills with ability to influence technical direction
- Experience working directly with customers and translating market needs into engineering requirements
- Hands-on experience with lab-based competitive analysis and teardown investigations
- Comfortable presenting technical content to audiences up to Executive Leadership
- Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in fast-paced environments
- Collaborative mindset and logical approach to cross-functional problem-solving
- Must be based within commutable distance of Edinburgh office or willing to relocate prior to employment
- Must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license; employer unable to sponsor export licenses
- Background in semiconductor product definition, system architecture, or mixed-signal IC design for low-power applications
- Experience with ICs or electronic systems for Industrial applications (Industry 4.0, Electrification, Smart Infrastructure)
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.
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The Company
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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