Cirrus Logic
Solutions Architect – PC High Performance Mixed-Signal Products (NS-50025228)
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Lead technical engagements with SoC and OEM partners to define system-level PC audio architectures, build PoCs/demos, capture requirements, enable partners through training, and drive Cirrus silicon adoption across PC platforms.
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!
At Cirrus Logic, we engineer high-performance, low-power signal processing solutions that create exceptional audio and voice experiences for the world’s leading consumer electronics. Our PC Solutions team collaborates closely with major silicon and ecosystem partners to enable next-generation audio features and expand Cirrus’ content in laptops and PCs.
As a Solutions Architect focused on PC Audio Products, you will be a key technical leader responsible for enabling Cirrus Logic’s silicon solutions across major SoC reference designs and laptop OEM platforms. You will define and drive system architectures, partner engagement strategies, and proof-of-concept (PoC) developments that establish Cirrus as a preferred audio partner within the PC ecosystem.
Your goal is to ensure:
- Cirrus silicon is fully enabled on partner SoC and reference designs.
- Continuous content growth YoY through innovative feature enablement.
- Deep technical relationships are established with ecosystem partners (SoC vendors, Microsoft, ODMs, and OEMs).
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Technical Engagements: Partner with strategic SoC and OEM partners to define and deliver compelling, technically differentiated PC audio solutions.
- Develop and Evangelize Architectures: Create innovative system-level architectures that integrate Cirrus silicon to enable new PC features and use cases.
- Prototype and Demo Creation: Build PoCs, demos, or optimized use cases to win key design-ins with ecosystem partners.
- Ecosystem Collaboration: Work closely with SoC partners (Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, Nvidia, etc.) and Microsoft to align technical roadmaps and ensure seamless platform integration.
- Roadmap and Requirements Definition: Capture and document system-level requirements (PRDs) and provide clear inputs to product line and roadmap architects.
- Training and Enablement: Conduct technical workshops and training for partners and internal field teams to scale Cirrus technology adoption.
- Solutions Engineering Partnership: Collaborate with Solutions Engineers to ensure reference and customer board architectures align with SoC partner platforms.
- Thought Leadership: Stay current on industry trends and provide recommendations to influence Cirrus’ PC product and feature strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in system architecture, hardware/software integration, or solutions engineering roles within the PC, semiconductor, or consumer electronics industries.
- Deep understanding of PC audio subsystems, SoC architecture, and Windows audio frameworks.
- Proven track record working with laptop OEMs, SoC vendors, and ecosystem partners.
- Strong technical communication and relationship-building skills across diverse engineering and business teams.
- Hands-on experience developing and debugging PoCs or hardware reference designs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with SoC, APO and MSFT, audio architectures
- Experience collaborating with Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, or Nvidia PC platform teams.
- Background in system-level performance optimization, low-power design, or mixed-signal audio systems.
- Ability to create and deliver technical collateral and training content.
At Cirrus Logic, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of PC audio technology, working at the intersection of hardware, software, and system innovation. Join a collaborative team where creativity, ownership, and technical excellence drive meaningful impact across the industry.
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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.
Top Skills
Amd
Hardware Reference Designs
Low-Power Design
Windows
Mixed-Signal Audio Systems
Nvidia)
Proof-Of-Concept (Poc) Development
Qualcomm
Soc Platforms (Intel
Windows Audio Frameworks (Apo)
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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