Responsibilities:
- Help deliver FPGA Platforms to internal groups to enable software development, and hardware-software pre-silicon validation.
- Porting ASIC-specific code and models into FPGA-friendly models.
- Define and run functional tests to prove the FPGA builds prior to FPGA distribution.
- Perform FPGA synthesis, Implementation and Static Timing Analysis for complex ASIC designs.
- Develop and maintain smoke tests to guarantee the quality of the deliverables from revision to revision.
- Test the digital chip RTL from a user perspective on FPGA platforms.
- Design and implement equivalent analog models to model the final ASIC analog front end.
- Introduce model-based designing methods with the help of Simulink or Matlab framework and representation.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field and 3+ years of directly related experience.
- Experience using FPGAs and an understanding of how FPGA design differs from ASIC design.
- Proficient in operating the simulation and modeling equipment including the design tools.
- Knowledge of Verilog, System Verilog, and digital design concepts.
- Verification/validation techniques and methodologies, including strong debugging skills.
- Familiar with common on-chip bus protocols such as AMBA (AXI, AHB, APB) and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, I2S, and UART.
- Experience with Scripting for Hardware development (Python/Tcl)
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience in FPGA flows - Synthesis, Place & Route, and Timing closure, with emphasis on Synopsys Synplify and Xilinx Vivado.
- Understanding of common FPGA primitives such as memories, I/O pads, BUFG, and MMCMs.
- Experience with Object-oriented programming (OOP) in Python.
- Experience with Floorplanning and advanced timing closure techniques.
- Familiar with lab equipment such as Oscilloscope, Signal Generators and Logic Analyzers.
- Solid documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Work to tight and variable time scales.
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field
- 3+ years of directly related experience
- Experience using FPGAs and understanding of FPGA versus ASIC design
- Experience operating simulation, modeling, and design tools
- Knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog, and digital design concepts
- Verification and validation methodologies with strong debugging skills
- Familiarity with AMBA protocols including AXI, AHB, and APB
- Familiarity with SPI, I2C, I2S, and UART communication protocols
- Hardware development scripting experience using Python or Tcl
- Experience with FPGA synthesis, place and route, and timing closure
- Experience with Synopsys Synplify and Xilinx Vivado
- Understanding of FPGA primitives including memories, I/O pads, BUFGs, and MMCMs
- Object-oriented programming experience in Python
- Experience with floorplanning and advanced timing closure techniques
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, signal generators, and logic analyzers
- Strong documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Cirrus Logic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cirrus Logic and has not been reviewed or approved by Cirrus Logic.
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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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