The Applications Engineer will provide customer support for audio amplifier integration, design PCB, conduct circuit analysis, lead development boards, and communicate with cross-functional teams.
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’s Mixed-Signal Product Division is seeking a passionate and experienced Audio Applications Engineer to support the launch of our cutting-edge automotive audio amplifier products. This is more than just a technical role—it’s an opportunity to be part of a company that values innovation, execution and teamwork. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a world-class group of engineers who are driving innovation in next-generation audio amplifier solutions for automotive applications.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct engineering support to customers to ensure the successful integration and optimization of Cirrus Logic’s advanced audio amplifier solutions.
- Support the design and review of customer's PCB schematics and layouts
- Conduct customer-application focused circuit analysis and data collection
- Travel to customer sites to support design-in and debug activities
- Lead the design of the customer development boards for new audio products
- Develop product collateral such as application notes, reference designs and demos
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams during the product development. This includes working with IC Design engineers, Systems engineers, Validation engineers, Test Engineers, Software engineers, and others
- Support the Marketing and Sales teams during the product promotions and conferences
- Collaborate with the Systems team on the definition of new products and features
- Lead technical trainings for customer and field teams
- Autonomously handle and prioritize tasks with strong sense of ownership and high sense of urgency
Required Skills and Qualifications
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of Applications or Systems Engineering experience supporting audio products
- Experience with audio amplifiers and power electronics
- Proven experience debugging customer system level issues
- Strong hands-on experience analyzing and evaluating audio products with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, Audio Precision analyzers, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
- Experience with PCB schematic and layout design, including component selection
- Demonstrated aptitude in understanding of various industry interface standards such as I2C, SPI, I2S or high speed control/data bus
- Familiarity with scripting/programming language such as Python or similar
- Strong ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing
- Effective interpersonal skills
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Experience with automotive standards (e.g., AEC-Q100, ISO 11452, ISO 26262, ISO 7637, ISO 16750)
- Extensive experience debugging hardware and software issues
- Proficient in writing MATLAB and Python scripts
- Understand audio signal processing algorithms and techniques
- Experience with audio analysis software, MATLAB, and/or Excel mathematical analysis
- Experience working with cross functional teams and customer
- Passion for Audio technology
- Proven experience working in a fast paced environment
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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.
Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office
Cirrus Logic is nestled in the trendy West 6th neighborhood of Downtown Austin. Steps from our headquarters, you'll find incredible restaurants and nightlife, eclectic boutiques, independent book and record stores and the flagship Whole Foods Market and the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail.
Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office
Cirrus Logic is nestled in the trendy West 6th neighborhood of Downtown Austin. Steps from our headquarters, you'll find incredible restaurants and nightlife, eclectic boutiques, independent book and record stores and the flagship Whole Foods Market and the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail.
Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office
Cirrus Logic is nestled in the trendy West 6th neighborhood of Downtown Austin. Steps from our headquarters, you'll find incredible restaurants and nightlife, eclectic boutiques, independent book and record stores and the flagship Whole Foods Market and the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail.
Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office
Just blocks away from ACL and hike and bike trails. Tons of restaurants and close to public transporation.
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