Summer Intern, Embedded Software Engineer

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!

Cirrus Logic’s DSP Firmware Team is looking for an intern who will be a contributor on a small, focused, multi-site team delivering embedded software and related tools. You will work closely with multi-functional teams including design, software, and systems teams to assist Software Engineers in delivering robust, scalable, and reliable software solutions to meet critical design objectives. This individual will assist with the ongoing development of a suite of in-house performance analysis tools used to ensure the reliability of key company products. This project has many moving parts, so the ideal candidate is self-motivated, unafraid to ask questions, a good communicator, and able to learn new technologies and tools quickly.

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 week long internship working a full-time schedule.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Work with embedded signal processing algorithm engineers and applications engineers to assess objective and subjective performance of reference designs and verify firmware implementation
• Contribute to the buildup and documentation of prototyping, development, and test infrastructures
• Follow standard methodologies in algorithm verification and testing
• Adhere to coding standards as set by the team lead
• Work with third party systems
• Abide by core Cirrus values such as Continuous Improvement

Required Skills and Qualifications

• You are actively pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• You understand fundamentals of digital signal processing and real-time systems
• You are comfortable with high level programming languages such as MATLAB and Python
• You are able to quickly understand complex systems with many moving parts
• You have excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• You are proficient with MATLAB/Simulink.
• You understand C programming for embedded systems
• You are familiar with the embedded DSP architectures
• You are familiar with the use of test equipment (Oscilloscopes, digital analyzers, data loggers)
• You are familiar with real-time systems rapid prototyping platforms (dSPACE, Speedgoat, …)

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.

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.