Senior PCB Designer

Cirrus Logic; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic in Austin seeks a Senior PCB Designer to join our team, collaborating with cross-functional groups on complex, high-density PCBs for applications, validation, reliability and ATE PCB requirements.

You’ll translate requirements into robust layouts, drive impedance control and power integrity, and ensure manufacturability from schematic to release while adhering to IPC/DFM standards. The role is based in Austin with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent in PCB layout.
• 5+ years of PCB layout with ECAD tools.
• HDI, mix-signal, WLCSP design knowledge.
• IPC standards and DFM guidelines knowledge.
• Lead design reviews and mentor junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Design complex, multi-layer PCBs with high-density interconnects from schematic to manufacturing release.
• Translate schematics and constraints into manufacturable layouts at sub 0.4 mm pitch.
• Drive high-speed design practices: impedance control, differential pairs, length matching, power integrity.
• Collaborate with IC design, packaging, hardware, mechanical and engineering teams for full product integration.
• Ensure DFM, DFF, DFT compliance and address manufacturability issues.
• Oversee fabrication/assembly docs: Gerbers, ODB++, drawings, build notes.
• Champion design workflow improvements and tool utilization to boost efficiency and quality.

Skills

ECAD tools

PCB layout

HDI design

IPC & DFM

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Altium Designer

Siemens/Mentor

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!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior PCB Designer to join our team based in our Austin facility. You will be working with a diverse range of cross functional groups in a truly global environment, with exceptional benefits available in return. This is a great opportunity to be part of an organization operating at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, working on exciting products. In this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to receive design specifications and complete designs primarily for Applications, Validation, Reliability and ATE PCB requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Design complex, multi-layer, high-density interconnect PCBs, consisting of multiple lamination cyclesand via structures, from schematic capture through manufacturing release.
• Translate schematics, system requirements, and signal-integrity constraints into robust, manufacturable board layouts at sub 0.4 mm pitch.
• Drive high-speed design practices, including impedance-controlled routing, differential pair tuning, length matching, and power-integrity optimization.
• Collaborate closely with IC design, packaging, hardware, mechanical, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration across the full product stack.
• Adhere to DFM, DFF, DFT, resolve manufacturability issues, and ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality guidelines.
• Oversee the generation of fabrication and assembly documentation, including Gerbers, ODB++, drawings, and build notes.
• Champion continuous improvement in design workflows, automation, and tool utilization to increase efficiency and design quality.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent and demonstrable experience in the PCB layout field.
• 5+ years’ experience with industry-standard ECAD tools, such as Cadence Allegro, Altium Designer, or Siemens/Mentor Graphics.
• Thorough understanding of mix-signal, HDI, complex via stack-ups and WLCSP design principles.
• In-depth knowledge of IPC standards and design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines.
• Conduct design reviews, provide guidance to junior designers, and uphold best-practice methodologies across the layout team.
• Producing deliverables to defined schedules, ensuring timelines are met
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong desire to be part of a cohesive culture and strong design team.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of ATE (HIBs, PIBs, Probe Cards) and semiconductor reliability stress (HAST/HTOL) hardware.
• Experience and understanding of AI tools and how they can enable design efficiency
• CID and CID+ certification.

This position is based in our Austin office. It is a hybrid role (2 days in the office) with the flexibility to work from home, depending on business needs. Candidates must live within a commutable distance or be willing to relocate

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.