Application Engineer

1 Month ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Application Engineer, you will be a fundamental part of bringing next-generation mixed-signal audio devices to market. You'll provide direct engineering support, develop reference designs, application notes, and demonstration platforms. Your responsibilities include developing firmware, RTL modules, and advanced Python code, along with data collection and circuit analysis. Collaboration with IC Design, Systems, and Validation engineers is essential, alongside managing tasks and communicating project status cross-functionally. Occasional domestic and international travel is expected. The role involves supporting customers and field personnel, ensuring seamless integration of devices.

Must have:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry
Understanding of industry interface standards like I2C, SPI, USB
Experience in component selection, schematic entry, and PCB layout design.
Proficiency in scripting/programming languages like Verilog, C, Python, or MATLAB
Proficiency in version control methods and Git
Hands-on experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and signal generators
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Good to have:

Mixed-signal hardware background is strongly preferred
Audio-related backgrounds are strongly preferred

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Job Details

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!

This position is part of the Applications Engineering team that is focused on bringing leading edge Mixed Signal Audio devices to market. You will play a fundamental role in bringing to market next-generation devices for Cirrus’ growing mixed signal business and ensuring that our customers can easily and effectively integrate our devices into their end products.

Responsibilities

Provide direct engineering support for Cirrus Logic customers and field personnel
Develop reference designs and demonstration platforms
Develop application notes, white papers, demo-board, and reference-design manuals
Develop demonstration platforms and reference designs, using PCB schematic tools and working with layout engineers.
Develop firmware and RTL modules for customer reference and demonstration
Develop advanced Python code that effectively demonstrates the operation and capabilities of our products.
Execute customer-application focused data collection and circuit analysis
Contribute to next-generation mixed-signal product definition
Collaborate and communicate closely with IC Design engineers, Systems engineers and Validation engineers to understand and define design requirements and customer use cases.
Autonomously manage tasks and priorities, including communicating project status cross functionally.
Travel approximately 2 weeks per year, domestically and abroad

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry
Demonstrate aptitude in system understanding of various industry interface standards such as I2C, SPI, USB, UART, I2S and high speed control/data bus examples.
Experience in component selection, schematic entry and knowledge of PCB layout design.
Proficiency in scripting/programming language such as Verilog, C, Python, MATLAB or similar
Proficiency in version control methods and version control systems such as Git.
Solid hands-on experience in lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, audio analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Mixed-signal hardware and audio-related backgrounds are strongly preferred

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.