Applications Engineer

Austin, TexasMixed Signal Products (MSP) – Mixed Signal Products (MSP) /Full Time /HybridFor 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 solutionsfor 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!This position is part of the Applications Engineering team that is focused on bringing leading edge Mixed Signal Audio devices to market. You will play a fundamental role in bringing to market next-generation devices for Cirrus’ growing mixed signal business and ensuring that our customers can easily and effectively integrate our devices into their end products. ResponsibilitiesProvide direct engineering support for Cirrus Logic customers and field personnel across the full lifecycle of a productLead customer design-in activities, including system bring-up, debugging, and production issue resolutionLead root-cause analysis of complex system-level customer issues across hardware, firmware, and siliconDevelop application notes, white papers, demo-board, and reference-design manualsDevelop demonstration platforms and reference designs, using PCB schematic tools and working with layout engineersDevelop firmware and RTL modules for customer reference and demonstrationDevelop advanced Python code that effectively demonstrates the operation and capabilities of our productsExecute customer-application focused data collection and circuit analysisContribute to next-generation mixed-signal product definition. Collaborate and communicate closely with IC Design engineers, Systems engineers and Validation engineers to understand and define design requirements and customer use cases. Operate with high autonomy in managing tasks and priorities, including communicating project status cross functionallyTravel approximately 2 weeks per year, domestically and abroad to support customer bring-up, winning designs, and onsite debuggingRequired Skills and QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industryDemonstrate aptitude in system understanding of various industry interface standards such as I2C, SPI, USB, UART, I2S and high speed control/data bus examplesExperience in component selection, schematic entry and knowledge of PCB layout designProficiency in scripting/programming language such as Verilog, C, Python, MATLAB or similarProficiency in version control methods and version control systems such as GitSolid hands-on experience in lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, audio analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzersExceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences.Mixed-signal hardware and audio-related backgrounds are strongly preferred#LI-CC1 #LI-HybridExport 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.