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Cirrus Logic

Summer Intern - Hardware Platform Development Engineer

Cirrus Logic • US
PythonC++ Hybrid
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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! 

As a Platform Development Engineer, you will be part of the Cirrus Logic Platform Development (PlatDev) Team in the Product Validation and Test organization. The PlatDev Team supports hardware/software infrastructure development for both the Validation Engineering and Product Test Engineering (PTE) organizations.  Your focus will be developing hardware design and methodologies for test hardware platforms. Roles range from developing tooling for FPGA build methodologies, FPGA design, MCU firmware development, and general platform development.

As an intern, you’ll collaborate with experienced engineers to solve real-world challenges, contribute to product development, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment. This internship will take place during the Summer 2026 semester over the course of a 12-14 week long internship working a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Work with FPGA engineers to understand tooling needs for different FPGA designs.
  • Develop Python tools for generating RTL and software collateral and automating the FPGA build flow.
  • FPGA RTL design for various hardware blocks.
  • Develop functionality in test platform subsystems (LCD display drivers, JTAG, SPI/I2C chips, etc.).
  • Develop tests in Python for testing functionality for board screening purposes.
  • Take end user feedback and enhance tool features.

    • Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Presently working towards BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Minimum junior-level undergraduate with Electrical or Computer Engineering focus.
  • Coursework or experience with analog, digital and power electronics circuits.
  • Coursework or experience with software programming/scripting languages: Python, C/C++, etc.
  • Demonstrated aptitude in system understanding of various industry interface standards such as I2C, SPI, USB, I2S, TDM or high-speed control/data bus as examples.
  • Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail are highly valued as you will need to understand silicon, board and software interactions.
  • Highly dynamic, energetic and driven personality with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work across functional groups and organization.

    • Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience working with FPGA design or FPGA hardware.
  • Experience working with PCB design and tools.
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