Audio Firmware Engineer

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Job description

At Cirrus Logic, mixed-signal engineering drives our company. We develop high-performance, low-power signal processing solutions in audio, voice and haptics, delivering innovative end-user experiences and solving difficult challenges for new generations of mobile and consumer devices. While breaking the innovation barrier, we've also built an award-winning company culture, thanks to our extraordinary workforce and our ongoing efforts to champion and promote diversity, as well as our principles of equality and fairness in the workplace. Do you enjoy working alongside the industry's top engineers and solving sophisticated challenges for the world's top consumer brands? Join our team and help us continue to make this an exceptional place to work!We have a phenomenal opportunity for an Audio Firmware Engineer contributing to the design and development of new signal processing capabilities for the entire signal chain, from capture to playback. You will develop innovative products for the world's top smartphones, tablets, digital headsets and wearables. This is a great opportunity to join the Cirrus Logic family in an organisation operating at the forefront of ground breaking technology!ResponsibilitiesContribute to driving new ideas, crafting IP, methodologies and techniques to improve existing software algorithms and solutionsProviding insight to the DSP SW roadmap, working with product definition teams to build leading-edge and differentiated feature-setsDeveloping algorithms (crafted by the research team) and porting them to fixed point C for embedded devices.Simulating, characterizing and optimizing algorithms to validate that they meet intended goals, and map to the constraints of custom hardware or DSP coresDesigning test harnesses and lab setups to prove the capabilities and limitations of experimental algorithmsWorking closely with our chip design, applications and marketing teamsRequired Skills and QualificationsDegree (1st or 2.1) or equivalent and proven experience, in Electronics, Embedded Software, Signal Processing or another fieldExcellent mathematical ability and experience with the use of tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINKExperience of developing floating and fixed-point C code on embedded platformInnovative, creative, lateral thinkingExcellent attention to detailAbility to plan and work to a managed schedule across multiple functional teamsAbility to pick up a broad range of responsibilities from design and simulation to prototyping and implementation on custom hardwareGood interpersonal skills and a standout colleagueAbility to clearly communicate technical issues to senior management as well as peersExperience with embedded firmware design methodologyExperience in several of the following: General signal processing, audio/sensor signal processing; filter design; spectral analysis; audio processingDemonstrable experience in research, implementation and production grade firmwarePreferred Skills and QualificationsHigher level qualification or equivalent (MSc or PhD in Electronics, Embedded Software, Signal Processing or related field)An ability to see the big picture in relation to individual contributionsAn interest in audio, sensor signal processing and embedded devices.At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas and points of view are respected and valued. Our aim is to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status or disability.