Senior Software Engineer - Windows Device Drivers (JM-64000087)

Cirrus Logic - Austin, TX

- Mid Level

Hybrid - Austin, TX

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Cirrus Logic is looking for an experienced Windows driver engineer to join our team developing drivers that enable leading audio and haptics applications. The ideal candidate will be a proactive technical thought leader with excellent communication skills, an intrinsic drive toward pragmatic solutions, and a strong desire to expand their knowledge in the audio applications space. In this role, you will collaborate with a world-wide team to deliver robust, scalable, and reliable software that enables exciting new technologies that are reshaping today's PC user experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Windows drivers software and documentation
• Bring-up and debug new devices and platforms in Windows environments
• Architect, develop, and integrate Windows drivers in a regulated product development process
• Collaborate with other teams such as Design, Firmware, SQA, and Tools
• Work closely with Applications and Field teams to support customer engagements
• Perform defect tracking and peer code reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Masters in CS/EE with 5+ years of Windows driver development
• OS architecture knowledge including race conditions, synchronization, deadlocks, and interrupt management
• Experience with Windows kernel software development in C and Visual Studio
• Familiarity with serial buses and protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, I2S, HDA, SoundWire)
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and SVN
• Strong troubleshooting skills using software (automated tests, debuggers), hardware (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMMs), and other resources (schematics and datasheets)
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills
• Ability to work across functional groups and organizations

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in Windows Driver Framework and/or Kernel Mode Driver Framework
• Experience with PC architectures and chipsets
• Development board and customer platform bring-up experience
• SCM experience in a Gerrit based workflow
• Experience with Continuous Integration Systems (Jenkins, SonarQube) and static analysis tools
• C++, Python knowledge
• Test-driven-development experience