Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
2+ years of relevant professional experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to explain complex technical information clearly
Experience in consumer product development involving software and hardware
Passion for problem solving and delivering high-quality results
Responsibilities
Support investigation and resolution of customer-reported software and system-level issues
Clearly communicate technical issues and findings to cross-functional teams
Collaborate with globally distributed teams to drive issues toward resolution
Assist in debugging and triaging problems across software and hardware domains
Drive documentation and process improvement efforts
Participate in product development discussions by sharing customer insights
Demonstrate ownership and a strong focus on quality and timely results
Benefits
Hands-on exposure to real-world customer challenges
Collaboration with globally distributed engineering teams
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge PC audio and haptics technologies
Support for quick turnaround times and prompt resolution of customer issues
High level of customer satisfaction focus
Full Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Software Applications Engineer to join our team. This is a software-focused role that sits at the intersection of hardware and software, working on cutting-edge PC audio and haptics technologies for next-generation consumer products.
In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams-including application software, firmware, and driver development teams, as well as hardware and test organizations-to diagnose issues, communicate findings clearly, and help drive solutions. A key aspect of this position is supporting quick turnaround times and prompt resolution of customer issues to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world customer challenges and collaboration with globally distributed engineering teams.
Responsibilities
Support investigation and resolution of customer-reported software and system-level issues using tools such as debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes provide analysis and root causes of customer issues
Clearly communicate technical issues and findings to cross-functional teams with varying technical backgrounds
Collaborate with globally distributed teams to help drive issues toward resolution
Assist in debugging, reproducing, and triaging problems that span both software and hardware domains
Driving documentation, troubleshooting guides, and process improvements efforts
Participate in product development discussions by sharing insights from customer use cases
Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and a strong focus on quality and timely results
Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
2+ years of relevant professional experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to understand complex technical information and explain it clearly and concisely
Experience with consumer product development involving both software and hardware
Passion for problem solving and delivering high-quality results
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Master's degree in: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
5+ years of relevant experience
Experience in the PC ecosystem or related platforms
Basic familiarity with Windows drivers and operating system fundamentals
Exposure to audio subsystems or audio architectures
Experience working with geographically distributed teams
Familiarity with at least one of the following languages (C, C++, Python, PowerShell)
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.
About Cirrus Logic, Inc
Cirrus Logic, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor supplier that specializes in analog, mixed-signal, and audio DSP integrated circuits (ICs). Since 1984, Cirrus Logic has been developing high-precision, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for a broad range of innovative customers. Cirrus Logic's products span the entire audio signal chain, from capture to playback, providing innovative products for the world's top smartphones, tablets, digital headsets, wearables, and emerging smart home applications. Cirrus Logic is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in Edinburgh, Scotland, and Shenzhen, China.
