Senior PCB Designer

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, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior PCB Designer to join our team based in our Austin facility. You will work with a diverse range of cross-functional groups in a truly global environment, collaborating with internal stakeholders to receive design specifications and complete designs primarily for Applications, Validation, Reliability, and ATE PCB requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design complex, multi-layer, high-density interconnect PCBs, consisting of multiple lamination cycles and via structures, from schematic capture through manufacturing release.
• Translate schematics, system requirements, and signal-integrity constraints into robust, manufacturable board layouts at sub 0.4 mm pitch.
• Drive high-speed design practices, including impedance-controlled routing, differential pair tuning, length matching, and power-integrity optimization.
• Collaborate closely with IC design, packaging, hardware, mechanical, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration across the full product stack.
• Adhere to DFM, DFF, DFT, resolve manufacturability issues, and ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality guidelines.
• Oversee the generation of fabrication and assembly documentation, including Gerbers, ODB++, drawings, and build notes.
• Champion continuous improvement in design workflows, automation, and tool utilization to increase efficiency and design quality.
• Conduct design reviews, provide guidance to junior designers, and uphold best-practice methodologies across the layout team.
• Produce deliverables to defined schedules, ensuring timelines are met.

Requirements

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent and demonstrable experience in the PCB layout field.
• 5+ years’ experience with industry-standard ECAD tools, such as Cadence Allegro, Altium Designer, or Siemens/Mentor Graphics.
• Thorough understanding of mixed-signal, HDI, complex via stack-ups, and WLCSP design principles.
• In-depth knowledge of IPC standards and design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong desire to be part of a cohesive culture and strong design team.
• Candidates must live within a commutable distance of Austin or be willing to relocate.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Candidates must be able to access technical data without requiring an export license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of ATE (HIBs, PIBs, Probe Cards) and semiconductor reliability stress (HAST/HTOL) hardware.
• Experience and understanding of AI tools and how they can enable design efficiency.
• CID and CID+ certification.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days in the Austin office per week, with flexibility to work from home depending on business needs.