Systems Engineer - Product Definer

We’re hiring a Systems Engineer to lead the definition of next-generation integrated circuits (ICs) for our Industrial business. This is a strategic, cross-functional role that blends technical leadership, customer engagement, and product vision. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy solving complex challenges with world-class teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities: Product Definition & Architecture

• Lead new concept investigations working closely with engineering and marketing teams to conduct feasibility studies and competitive technical analysis - including lab-based analysis and teardowns - to inform product development and strategic decision-making.
• Own product architecture definition and the capture of system requirements in collaboration with key customers and internal teams.
• Evaluate architectural trade-offs to propose optimal technical solutions aligned with market needs.
• Partner with marketing and design leadership to define product roadmaps that resonate with customers and deliver against long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities: Customer Focus

• Be the “voice of the customer” within Cirrus Logic - translate customer needs into actionable engineering requirements and drive customer-centric decision making.
• Engage with customers to present product concepts and specifications, and develop the technical relationships required to identify key product requirements and opportunities.
• Represent Cirrus Logic at industry conferences and forums to promote our products and ensure standards compatibility.
• Support customer engagements globally (travel: approx. 4-6 weeks/year).

Key Responsibilities: Communication and Collaboration

• Drive technical direction by influencing architectural decisions and technology roadmaps, leveraging clear and compelling communication to align stakeholders up to executive leadership level.
• Unambiguously communicate system level requirements to internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on product development strategy to cross-functional engineering teams - be a sounding board for the development team.
• Deliver expert input into design specifications, verification and validation test plans, and go-to-market collateral.
• Participate in IC and board-level design reviews

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent), with strong foundational EE skills.
• Proven analytical and communication skills, and able to influence technical direction.
• Collaborative mindset and logical approach to problem-solving across functional boundaries.
• Natural ability to rapidly learn new concepts and technologies.
• Experience working directly with customers and translating market needs into engineering solutions.
• Able to manage competing priorities and thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Comfortable presenting technical content to wide audiences up to Executive Leadership level.
• Hands-on experience with lab-based competitive analysis and teardown investigations.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Background in semiconductor product definition, system architecture, or mixed-signal IC design for low-power applications.
• Experience with ICs or electronic systems for Industrial applications within Industry 4.0, Electrification, and/or Smart Infrastructure.