Senior Software Engineer - Windows Device Drivers (JM-20250602)

Cirrus Logic

  • Austin, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
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 solutions for 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! \nResponsibilities
  • Develop and maintain product and release roadmaps aligned with customer needs and internal priorities
  • Set technical direction for new features, debugging efforts, and long-term software evolution
  • Design and implement embedded software solutions with a focus on kernel-mode drivers
  • Lead sprint and release planning, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
  • Drive initiatives such as test infrastructure improvements, CI/CD and release automation, and security enhancements
  • Collaborate across design, firmware, SQA, tools, marketing, and customer-facing teams
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external customers
  • Write high-quality, maintainable code and perform peer reviews
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in embedded software development, including Windows or Linux kernel-mode drivers
  • Proven technical leadership experience including setting direction, leading initiatives, and mentoring peers
  • Collaborative leadership style with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Deep understanding of OS architecture concepts: race conditions, synchronization, interrupts, etc.
  • Proficiency in C and familiarity with development environments like Visual Studio or equivalents
  • Experience with serial buses and protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, I2S, HDA, SoundWire)
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills using software tools, hardware instruments (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMMs), and documentation
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience with Windows Driver Framework or Kernel Mode Driver Framework
  • Experience with PC architectures and chipsets
  • Development board and customer platform bring-up experience
  • Experience with Gerrit-based workflows and CI systems (Jenkins, SonarQube)
  • Familiarity with static analysis tools
  • Knowledge of C++, Python
  • Experience with test-driven development
\n#HOTT#LI-Hybrid#LI-KD1Cirrus 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.

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