Hybrid Embedded Software Engineer

at Cirrus Logic

• Job title: Embedded Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Linux
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Taipei, Taiwan

About the role

• Software Engineer focused on PC-software integration and deployment, solving complex challenges at Cirrus Logic. Working with 3rd-party software, hardware integration, and customer-specific customizations.

Responsibilities

• Customize Windows/Linux device drivers and associated tools for customer platforms.
• APO (Audio Processing Object) or DSP offload integration or development
• 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.
• 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 Tools as necessary.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience deploying audio device drivers across multiple operating systems (Linux, Windows, etc.) on Intel, AMD, or ARM-based platforms.
• Alternatively, a minimum of 3 years of recent experience designing audio applications or working extensively with Audio Processing Object (APO) and Digital Signal Processing (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 kernel software development, Windows/Linux driver integration, PC system bring-up, and ACPI.
• Experience with OS architectural challenges including race conditions, synchronization, deadlocks, and interrupt management.
• Familiarity with serial buses and protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, I2S, HDA, Sound Wire).
• Strong troubleshooting skills using software (automated tests, logs, debuggers), hardware (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMMs), and other resources (schematics and data sheets).

Benefits

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• flexible work arrangements
• professional development