Staff Embedded Software Engineer

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! 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.

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.