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!

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, 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!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Application Engineer to join our team. This is a software‑centric role operating at the intersection of hardware and software, with a strong focus on advanced PC audio and haptics systems and end‑to‑end customer solutions.

As a senior member of the team, you will act as a key technical leader, working closely with system engineers, application software, firmware, and driver developers, along with hardware and test teams, to resolve complex customer issues and influence cross‑functional technical direction. This role requires a strong sense of urgency, consistently delivering fast turnaround and high‑quality resolutions to customer problems in order to maintain exceptional customer satisfaction. You will also help identify trends, shape processes, and provide system‑level insight across the full audio and haptics solution stack. The ideal candidate is a clear and confident communicator with deep technical judgment and ownership.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical investigation and resolution of complex customer‑reported software and system‑level issues

Using tools such as debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes provide analysis and root causes of customer issues

Serve as a primary technical interface between customers and internal engineering teams

Clearly and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to cross‑functional and non‑technical stakeholders

Drive cross‑functional teams toward root cause analysis and sustainable solutions

Collaborate with global engineering teams to accelerate issue resolution and product improvement

Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve product quality, tools, and processes

Influence product and platform decisions by providing real‑world customer and system‑level insights

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field

5+ years of relevant professional experience (3+ with Master’s Degree)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to distill complex technical issues into clear, actionable guidance

Strong experience with consumer product development spanning both software and hardware

Proven track record of technical ownership, problem solving, and delivering high‑quality results on schedule

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Master’s degree in: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

7+ years of relevant industry experience

Proficiency in at least one of the following languages (C, C++, Python, PowerShell)

Strong experience within the PC ecosystem

Solid working knowledge of Windows drivers and OS‑level subsystems

Experience with audio subsystems and end‑to‑end audio architectures

Extensive experience working with and leading efforts across globally distributed teams

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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.