Embedded Device Driver Engineer

17 Hours ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Embedded Device Driver Engineer will design, build, and maintain Linux device drivers, bring up and debug first silicon, and collaborate with various teams. They will also support customer engagements, perform defect tracking, and contribute to upstreaming Linux device drivers. The role involves working on audio and haptics applications, requiring strong technical skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The engineer will be expected to write documentation and perform code reviews, while also having strong communication and troubleshooting skills. The engineer will contribute to the development of innovative end-user solutions.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
Strong operating systems fundamental knowledge.
Proficiency in C programming language.
Experience with embedded devices and environments.
Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
Troubleshooting skills using various tools.
Results-oriented and self-motivated personality.
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills.

Good to have:

Linux device driver development and architecture knowledge.
Android development experience.
Familiarity with serial buses and protocols.
Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, Python).
Real-time operating system (RTOS) experience.
Experience with software configuration management tools.
Experience submitting patches to open source projects.
Experience writing code targeting embedded microcontrollers.

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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!

Cirrus Logic is hiring an Embedded Device Driver Software Engineer to join our multi-site team to contribute to quality development of leading audio and haptics applications.

Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Linux device drivers and documentation for new Cirrus devices
Bring-up and debug first silicon on platforms in Linux/Android environments
Collaborate with other teams such as Applications, Design, Firmware, SQA, and Tools
Work closely with Field teams to support customer engagements
Perform defect tracking and peer code reviews
Upstream Linux device drivers

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degrees in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering
Operating systems fundamental knowledge
Programming experience in C
Experience with a variety of embedded devices and environments
Familiarity with version control systems like Git
Troubleshooting skills using software (automated tests, debuggers), hardware (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMMs), and other resources (schematics and datasheets)
Highly dynamic, results-oriented, and self-motivated personality able to work in a small team with minimal direction
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills
Ability to work across functional groups and organizations

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Linux device driver development and architecture knowledge
Android development experience
Familiarity with serial buses and protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, I2S, SoundWire)
Familiarity with Bash, Python and other scripting languages
Real-time operating system (RTOS) experience (Zephyr a plus)
Experience with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer code review
Experience submitting patches to large open source projects (especially linux kernel)
Experience writing code targeting embedded microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M a plus)

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