Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Taipei
Hardware & Software – Software /
Full Time /
Hybrid
Cirrus Logic is looking for an experienced Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing PC-software integration and deployment team in Taipei, Taiwan. This team of developers and testers is responsible for integrating Cirrus Logic drivers, firmware, and tooling solutions with 3rd-party software and customer-specific customizations. They bring industry-leading Cirrus technologies into production in well-known electronics devices. Located close to key design and manufacturing sites, the team works directly with our field engineering organization to understand customer requirements and deliver rapid, high-quality updates. As part of our factory-based software development organization, they collaborate closely with our US- and UK-based development teams to enable exciting new technologies reshaping today’s PC user experience.
As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in driving project execution, providing technical direction, and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders. You will help define integration strategies, set technical priorities, and ensure that workstreams remain aligned with program goals and timelines. You will mentor and support junior engineers, promote best practices, and help the team break down complex system-level challenges into manageable components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including firmware, driver development, QA, field engineering, and manufacturing to ensure alignment on technical decisions and smooth handoff throughout the development lifecycle. You are expected to communicate clearly, anticipate risks, and proactively remove obstacles that could impact delivery. We’re seeking a collaborative team player with experience developing high-performance systems who can work independently, learn quickly, and take ownership of outstanding issues. In this role, you will embody our core values, strengthen team execution, and contribute directly to the ongoing improvement of our engineering processes.
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.
