As a Layout Design Intern, you’ll work with experienced design and circuit engineers on the physical layout and verification of high-performance mixed-signal CMOS integrated circuits. You’ll build hands-on experience translating circuit designs into layouts, learning how layout choices can affect circuit performance, and using industry tools such as Cadence Virtuoso XL and Calibre.
You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, learn from teammates, and contribute at a level that fits your experience. You don’t need to arrive knowing every tool or technique.
This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Create and refine analog and mixed-signal circuit layouts with guidance from design engineers.
- Help investigate layout issues and explore possible solutions.
- Collaborate with circuit and design engineers to support circuit performance.
- Learn how layout planning, integration, and routing work at the block and chip levels.
- Get exposure to verification workflows and tools such as Cadence Virtuoso XL and Calibre.
- Explore techniques used for device matching and signal conditioning and protection.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Enrolled in a bachelor's master’s or PhD program in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
- Candidates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology are welcome to apply; relevant coursework or project experience is a plus.
- Curiosity about integrated circuits, semiconductor design, or analog and mixed-signal electronics.
- An interest in learning how circuit layouts are planned, built, and verified.
- A thoughtful, problem-solving approach and willingness to ask questions.
- Clear communication and an interest in collaborating with a team.
- Care and attention to detail when working through technical problems.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or PhD program in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Candidates pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology are eligible to apply.
- Curiosity about integrated circuits, semiconductor design, or analog and mixed-signal electronics.
- Interest in learning how circuit layouts are planned, built, and verified.
- Thoughtful, problem-solving approach and willingness to ask questions.
- Clear communication and interest in collaborating with a team.
- Care and attention to detail when working through technical problems.
- Must be based within commuting distance of the work location or willing to relocate before the internship begins.
- Must be able to access technical data without requiring an export license.
Cirrus Logic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare includes multiple medical, dental and vision options, mental‑health resources, wellness programs, and access to an on‑site clinic in Austin. Feedback suggests these offerings underpin strong total‑rewards sentiment.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs span paid parental leave, fertility/adoption/surrogacy coverage, backup/dependent‑care supports, and a structured flex return. Feedback suggests family‑building depth is a notable strength of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation design features semiannual performance bonuses, profit‑sharing, and recognition awards that augment base pay. Feedback suggests these incentives help maintain competitive total compensation in key engineering roles.
Cirrus Logic Insights
What We Do
Cirrus Logic is a leading supplier of low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions for mobile and consumer applications. The company has a robust portfolio of sophisticated low-power products, including boosted amplifiers, smart codecs, camera controllers, haptic driver and sensing solutions, power conversion and control Integrated Circuits, and fast-charging Integrated Circuits. These solutions have innovative technology, software and associated algorithms incorporated. With a strong intellectual property portfolio and extensive mixed-signal expertise, Cirrus Logic is well-positioned to drive innovation and growth in the evolving markets of audio and high-performance mixed-signal processing technologies. We are hiring like crazy! Please visit our careers portal at cirrus.jobs to check out our available openings!
Why Work With Us
Engineering drives our company, and innovation isn’t just encouraged – it’s expected! This is a culture where you get to work with some of the largest, most innovative customers and products on the planet on a daily basis and where everyone is a key contributor to the company’s success. There are no Miltons here!
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