Applications Engineer

Cirrus; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic in Austin, TX is seeking an Applications Engineer to bring next-generation power and mixed-signal devices to market. You will provide direct engineering support to customers and develop reference designs and demonstration platforms.

Responsibilities include creating application notes, collecting data, debugging silicon issues, collaborating across teams, and occasional domestic/international travel.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE required for role.
• 2+ years in semiconductor industry or related field.
• Experience with I2C, SPI, USB, UART, I2S, SPMI interface standards.
• Schematic entry and PCB layout knowledge.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct engineering support for customers and field personnel.
• Develop reference designs and demonstration platforms.
• Develop application notes, white papers, demo boards, and reference-design manuals.
• Implement customer-application data collection and circuit analysis.
• Debug analog and digital silicon issues.
• Collaborate with customers, marketing and internal engineering teams.

Skills

Mixed-signal design

DC-DC converters

Interface standards

Schematic capture

Lab instruments

Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Python

Schematic capture tools

PCB layout tools

Job description

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 solutionsfor 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!

Be part of a dynamic Applications Engineering team that is passionate about bringing cutting edge Power and Mixed-Signal Products to market! You will play a fundamental role in bringing to market next-generation devices for our growing power and battery management business by ensuring that our customers can easily and effectively integrate our devices into their end products. Are you open to this exciting challenge? We invite you to take part in Cirrus Logic’s “rocking” culture!

Key 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
• Implement customer-application focused data collection and circuit analysis
• Debug analog and digital silicon issues
• Collaborate and communicate closely with tier-1 customers, marketing and internal engineering teams to understand requirements and use cases and contribute to next-generation product definition
• Autonomously manage tasks and priorities, including communicating project status cross-functionally
• Travel approximately 2 weeks per year, domestically and abroad

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• BSEE with 2+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry or MSEE
• Experience with integrated DC-to-DC switching buck and/or boost converters, battery chargers and mixed-signal circuits for portable or power electronic products
• Demonstrated aptitude in system understanding of various industry interface standards such as I2C, SPI, USB, UART, I2S, SPMI
• Experience in component selection, schematic entry and knowledge of PCB layout design
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python or similar
• Extensive hands-on experience in lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, audio analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers
• Highly dynamic and driven personality with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work across functional groups and organizations

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with embedded C/C++ programming
• Self-motivated with excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail are highly valued as you will need to understand silicon, board and software interactions

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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.