Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Effectively leads multiple complex engineering projects involving highly challenging and unique product applications.
• Customize Windows/Linux device drivers and associated applications for customer platforms.
• Deploy new features, updates, and bug-fixes to customers.
• Triage, reproduce, and debug customer-reported issues.
• Support customer integration of Cirrus Windows/Linux device drivers and associated applications.
• Review customer schematics from a software & driver perspective.
• Set-up new devices and reference platforms.
• Work closely with Cirrus factory- and field-applications teams to support customer engagements.
• Collaborate with other teams such as Design, Firmware, SQA, and Tool as necessary.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• At least 3 years of recent experience deploying audio device drivers on Intel, AMD, or ARM-based platforms.
• At least 3 years of recent experience designing audio applications or working with Windows APO or DSP algorithms.
• Ability to communicate and work highly effectively across geographies, internal groups, and with external customers and partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with Windows/Linux kernel software development, integration, PC system bring-up, and ACPI.
• Familiarity with serial buses and protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, I2S, HDA, SoundWire).
• Strong troubleshooting skills using software (automated tests, logs, debuggers), hardware (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMMs), and other resources (schematics and data sheets).
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to actively listen to diverse perspectives and effectively influence individuals across various disciplines.
• Customer-focused and results-oriented, this individual is a detailed planner and organizer who is also self-managed and flexible. They thrive in dynamic environments, embrace change, act as a change agent, and demonstrate a passion for leading the development of others

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience leading small teams or projects, taking full ownership from planning through deployment, and proactively resolving complex technical issues.
• Experience with PC architectures and chipsets.
• Development board and customer platform bring-up experience.
• Background in customer enablement and field engagements.