Applications Engineer Rotation Program

Cirrus Logic, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Austin is seeking applicants for its Applications Engineer Rotation Program. This 24-month program involves diverse roles to enhance your skills in audio device development. Responsibilities include engineering support for customers, developing reference designs, and collaborating with design engineers. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with a strong GPA, alongside experience with programming languages and lab equipment. Join to help bring next-generation audio products to market.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.5 or higher required.
• Strong preference for mixed-signal hardware and audio background.
• Familiarity with Verilog, C, Python, or MATLAB is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct engineering support for customers.
• Develop reference designs and demonstration platforms.
• Compile application notes, white papers, and manuals.
• Implement customer-application data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate closely with design and validation engineers.
• Manage tasks autonomously.

Skills

Mixed-signal hardware and audio-related background

Familiarity with scripting/programming languages

Hands-on experience with lab equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Audio analyzers

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

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 solutions for the world’s top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award‑winning culture, built on inclusion, fairness, community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

The Applications Engineer Rotation Program is a 24‑month program that accelerates your knowledge and understanding of the role that application engineers play at Cirrus Logic. It includes four six‑month rotations: two in different application engineer assignments and two in technical roles that collaborate with application engineers. At the end of the program, you will become a member of the Cirrus Logic Applications Engineering team focused on bringing leading‑edge Mixed‑Signal Audio devices to market.

You will play a fundamental role in bringing next‑generation devices for Cirrus’ growing audio business to market and ensuring 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 firmware and RTL modules for customer reference and demonstration
• Implement customer‑application focused data collection and circuit analysis
• 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
• Travel approximately 2 weeks per year, domestically and abroad

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. GPA 3.5 or higher.
• Mixed‑signal hardware and audio‑related background strongly preferred
• Familiarity with scripting/programming languages such as Verilog, C, Python, MATLAB or similar
• Solid hands‑on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, audio analyzers, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers

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.