Cirrus Logic

Low power audio and mixed-signal ICs

Hardware Applications Engineer

Solution EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of hands-on experience in the acoustic or semiconductor industry, specifically with amplifiers, codecs, or related mixed-signal audio technology.
Experience with printed circuit board schematic capture and layout design, including critical component selection.
Understanding of industry interface standards such as SoundWire, I2S, TDM, and I2C/SPI.
Experience analyzing and evaluating audio products with laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, Audio Precision analyzers, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
Experience debugging complex customer system-level hardware, software, and firmware integration issues.
Ability to communicate complex technical challenges and solutions verbally and in writing to customers and non-technical stakeholders.
Familiarity with a scripting or programming language such as Python for automation and data analysis.
Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites and conferences to support design-in activities.
Must be able to access technical data without requiring an export license; the company cannot sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

Responsibilities

Drive adoption of company products by serving as the primary engineering consultant for customers and Field Application Engineers.
Perform circuit analysis, data collection, and hardware debugging to resolve system-level integration challenges, including travel to customer sites as needed for design-in activities.
Review customer printed circuit board schematics and layouts to ensure performance and integration of components.
Lead the Applications role in defining and releasing new devices, and design and maintain application notes, reference schematics, and user guides.
Design and capture schematics for internal and external customer development boards, and collaborate with the software team on product tools and utilities.
Lead technical training sessions for customer engineering teams and internal Field Application Engineers.
Collaborate with silicon, firmware, and Product Marketing teams to contribute to the product roadmap and define features for next-generation audio solutions.

Desired Qualifications

A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Direct experience with the requirements, qualification processes, and ecosystem of the PC market, including laptops, desktops, and accessories.
Understanding of audio signal-processing algorithms and techniques.
Experience using audio analysis software, MATLAB, Python, or Excel for complex mathematical analysis of performance data.
Enthusiasm for audio technology and delivering a superior end-user acoustic experience.

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!

Our PC Division is seeking an experienced Hardware Applications Engineer to drive the next generation of audio experiences in laptops, desktops, and more. You won't just support products; you will be the critical technical bridge between our cutting-edge codec and amplifier silicon and our top-tier PC industry customers, playing a key role in securing major design wins. If you thrive on deep-dive debug, system-level problem-solving, and have a passion for flawless audio quality, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

Customer Design Leadership: Drive the adoption of Cirrus Logic products by serving as the primary engineering consultant for customers and Field Application Engineers (FAEs).
System Integration & Debug: Lead in-depth circuit analysis, data collection, and hardware debug to solve complex system-level integration challenges, travelling to customer sites as needed to ensure successful design-in activities.
PCB Design Review: Execute technical reviews of customer PCB schematics and layouts to ensure optimal performance and integration of our high-performance components.
New Product Enablement: Lead the Applications role in the definition and release of new devices, designing and maintaining key enablement assets such as application notes, reference schematics, and user guides to accelerate customer adoption.
Design Tooling & Development: Design and schematic capture of internal and external customer development boards; collaborate closely with the software team on product tools and utilities.
Mentorship & Training: Lead technical training sessions for both customer engineering teams and internal FAEs to elevate their product knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities.
Cross-Functional Strategy: Communicate and collaborate effectively with silicon, firmware, and Product Marketing teams to contribute to the product roadmap and define key features for next-generation audio solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of hands-on experience in the acoustic/semiconductor industry, specifically with amplifiers, codecs, or related mixed-signal audio technology.
Board-Level Design: Proven experience with printed circuit board (PCB) schematic capture and layout design, including critical component selection.
Standard Interfaces: Demonstrated aptitude and understanding of various industry interface standards, such as SoundWire, I2S, TDM, and I2C/SPI.
Lab Expertise: Strong, demonstrable experience analyzing and evaluating audio products with professional lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, Audio Precision analyzers, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
System-Level Troubleshooting: Proven track record of debugging complex customer system-level hardware, software, and firmware integration issues.
Customer Focus: Exceptional ability to clearly communicate complex technical challenges and solutions both verbally and in writing to customers and non-technical stakeholders.
Programming Aptitude: Familiarity with a scripting/programming language such as Python or similar for automation and data analysis.
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites and conferences to support design-in activities.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
PC Market Knowledge: Direct experience with the specific requirements, qualification processes, and ecosystem of the PC market (laptops, desktops, accessories).
Signal Processing: An understanding of audio signal processing algorithms and techniques.
Advanced Analysis: Experience utilizing audio analysis software, MATLAB, Python, and/or Excel for complex mathematical analysis of performance data.
Passion for Audio: A genuine enthusiasm and passion for audio technology and delivering a superior end-user acoustic experience.

#LI-CC1

#LI-Hybrid

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.

About the Company

Cirrus Logic

Low power audio and mixed-signal ICs

Cirrus Logic designs low-power, high-precision mixed-signal ICs and software for audio and control, serving mobile, smart home, and wearable markets. Its devices provide audio processing, voice capture, and control features integrated into consumer electronics, focusing on power efficiency. The company differentiates itself by specializing in power-efficient, high-precision audio and mixed-signal technology and by pairing silicon with software, services, and development tools for manufacturers. Its goal is to be a leading supplier of audio and mixed-signal solutions that improve user experiences in mobile, smart home, and wearable devices while maintaining strong governance and ESG commitments.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 1984

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Cirrus Logic

See more jobs