Hardware Applications Engineer (GP-64000987)
Experienced hardware applications engineer in Cirrus Logic's PC Division in Austin (hybrid), serving as the technical bridge between its audio codec/amplifier chips and PC customers: leading design-ins, system-level debug, PCB design reviews, reference designs, and training. Core tech: mixed-signal audio hardware, SoundWire/I2S/I2C/SPI interfaces, lab instruments, and Python scripting.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Austin, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Hardware
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years hands-on experience in acoustic/semiconductor industry with amplifiers, codecs, or mixed-signal audio
- PCB schematic capture and layout design experience, including critical component selection
- Understanding of industry interface standards: SoundWire, I2S, TDM, I2C/SPI
- Experience analyzing audio products with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, signal generators, Audio Precision analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers
- Track record debugging complex system-level hardware, software, and firmware integration issues
- Exceptional verbal and written communication with customers and non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with a scripting/programming language such as Python for automation and data analysis
- Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites and conferences
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Direct experience with PC market requirements, qualification processes, and ecosystem
- Understanding of audio signal processing algorithms and techniques
- Experience with audio analysis software, MATLAB, Python, and/or Excel for mathematical analysis of performance data
- Genuine enthusiasm for audio technology and superior end-user acoustic experience
Full description
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.