Embedded Device Driver Engineer

3 Months ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Cirrus Logic is seeking an Embedded Device Driver Software Engineer to contribute to the development of audio and haptics applications. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining Linux device drivers, collaborating with various teams, and supporting customer engagements. Key responsibilities include bringing up and debugging first silicon on platforms, performing defect tracking, and upstreaming Linux device drivers. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of operating systems, experience in C programming, and familiarity with embedded devices and environments. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Experience in C programming
Experience with embedded devices and environments
Familiarity with version control systems like Git
Troubleshooting skills with software and hardware
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 Bash, Python and other scripting languages
Real-time operating system (RTOS) experience
Experience with software configuration management tools
Experience submitting patches to large 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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