ESD Design Engineer

Cirrus Logic

ESD Engineer developing advanced I/O circuits and ESD protection structures for Cirrus Logic. Leading design efforts and ensuring product reliability across mixed-signal portfolio.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, simulate, and optimize advanced I/O circuits and ESD protection structures.
Characterize and model I/O libraries to support high‑performance mixed‑signal design flows.
Release, maintain, and improve I/O libraries and models used across multiple design teams.
Apply deep expertise in ESD and latch‑up requirements to ensure robust, reliable silicon.
Drive ESD sign‑off for both chip‑level and block‑level designs, ensuring consistent methodology.
Act as a technical leader, unifying ESD, latch‑up, and I/O strategies—gaining alignment across business units and elevating best practices company‑wide.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) with a strong track record in advanced circuit design.
A holistic understanding of ESD/EOS protection for mixed‑signal CMOS circuits.
Strong fundamentals in ESD circuit design, layout, and testing.
Proven experience in I/O design, including CMOS circuitry, latch‑up mitigation, physical verification, and device‑level characterization.
Chip‑level ESD signoff expertise and a deep understanding of reliability requirements.
Ability to guide layout engineers, ensuring robust, ESD‑safe layout implementation.
Proficiency with Cadence schematic capture, layout, and simulation tools.
Ability to work independently as well as lead or collaborate within high‑performing technical teams.
Clear, effective communication—both written and verbal.
Experience in IBIS model generation is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive, competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family well‑supported.
FSA & HSA options, letting you use pre‑tax dollars for expected—or unexpected—medical expenses.
Family‑forming benefits, because every path to parenthood deserves support.
On‑site Medical Clinic, providing convenient care right at work.
10 paid holidays to help you recharge throughout the year.
17 days of PTO, giving you the flexibility to take time when you need it.
Immediate 401(k) eligibility with employer matching, helping you invest in your financial future from day one.
Free snacks and refreshments stocked in every office to fuel your day.

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Hard Skills & Tools

I/O circuit designESD protectionmixed-signal designCMOS circuitrylatch-up mitigationphysical verificationdevice-level characterizationchip-level ESD signoffreliability requirementsIBIS model generation

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcollaborationindependent workeffective communication

Certifications

MSc in Electrical Engineering