Job 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! 
Cirrus Logic is seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop critical bare-metal firmware for our industry-leading mixed-signal ICs. In this role, you’ll build sophisticated demonstration and validation platforms that showcase our IP and help win new business. You’ll also collaborate closely with field application engineers and customers to integrate our technology into next-generation consumer products.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test real-time embedded firmware for Cirrus Logic ICs. 
• Build host-side applications Python environments to test and demonstrate embedded firmware. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software tools, applications, and SQA. 
• Collect requirements and document designs and APIs for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Support customer integration and field engineering efforts.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in real-time embedded development. 
• Strong expertise in bare-metal firmware development on microcontrollers (ARM, RISC-V, MIPS). 
• Advanced proficiency in C/C++ and solid Python skills. 
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Innovative, creative, lateral thinker with excellent attention to detail, strong quality ethic, and passion to win.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Git, Meson/Ninja build systems, and GoogleTest. 
• Knowledge of debugging tools (JTAG, SWD, GDB) and peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, etc.). 
• Knowledge of low-level optimization techniques.
• Experience working with battery power related technologies including charging, gauging and testing.
• Experience with MATLAB for testing, control and algorithm development.
• Experience with audio signal processing and related electronics (codecs, filters, etc.)

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.