What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring Intern - Hardware Platform Development Engineer position at Cirrus Logic?
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 Spring 2026 semester over the course of a 12-16 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.
- 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.
- Experience working with FPGA design or FPGA hardware.
- Experience working with PCB design and tools.
Cirrus Logic follows a 2 day in-office work schedule but interns should expect to be in the office more often, up to 5 days per week, based on business needs and team preference. Interns must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning their internship with Cirrus Logic.
Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.
Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Cirrus Logic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We strive to select the best qualified applicant for any opening and to reward employees based on their skills, experience and performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, gender, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
