Hardware Applications Engineer

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For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by 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 inclusion, fairness, community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn.

Our PC Division is seeking an experienced Hardware Applications Engineer to drive the next generation of audio experiences in laptops, desktops, and more. 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.

• Customer Design Leadership:
  Drive the adoption of Cirrus Logic products by serving as the primary engineering consultant for customers and Field Application Engineers.
• 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.
• 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 defining and releasing new devices, designing and maintaining key enablement assets such as application notes, reference schematics, and user guides.
• 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 customer engineering teams and internal FAEs to elevate 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.

• 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.
• Proven experience with PCB schematic capture and layout design, including critical component selection.
• Demonstrated aptitude and understanding of industry interface standards such as Sound Wire, I2S, TDM, and I2C/SPI.
• Strong, demonstrable experience analyzing and evaluating audio products with professional lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, Audio Precision analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers).
• Proven track record of debugging complex customer system‑level hardware, software, and firmware integration issues.
• Exceptional ability to clearly communicate complex technical challenges and solutions to 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.

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Direct experience with the specific requirements, qualification processes, and ecosystem of the PC market (laptops, desktops, accessories).
• Understanding of audio signal‑processing algorithms and techniques.
• Experience utilizing audio analysis software, MATLAB, Python, and/or Excel for complex mathematical analysis of performance data.
• Genuine enthusiasm and passion for audio technology and delivering a superior end‑user acoustic experience.

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. Cirrus Logic is 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Semiconductors, Consumer Electronics, and Computer Hardware