Summer Intern - Processor and Embedded Systems 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!

We are seeking a motivated Processor and Embedded Systems Intern to join our hardware R&D engineering team. As an intern, you will work closely with experienced architects and design engineers to contribute to the development of high-performance, low-power processors and digital subsystems. The role will give you exposure to Processor architectural analysis, RTL design, emulation platform development, and embedded C/C++ programming, making it ideal for students excited about working at the boundary of hardware and software.

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

• Assist in the design and development of processor subsystems and digital IP blocks.
• Write, review, and optimize RTL code (Verilog/SystemVerilog) for functional correctness and efficiency.
• Support micro-architecture exploration and documentation of new features.
• Collaborate on verification testbenches and run simulations to validate functionality.
• Develop and run embedded C/C++ programs for processor validation, bring-up, and performance testing.
• Contribute to performance/power analysis and help identify optimization opportunities.
• Participate in design reviews and share progress with the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of digital logic design, computer architecture, and microprocessor fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog.
• Solid programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with EDA tools (simulation, synthesis, lint).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Perl, or TCL) for automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience with processor design, SoC architecture, or hardware accelerators is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of RISC-V or ARM instruction sets.
• Familiarity with performance and power tradeoffs in processor design.
• Experience with assembly programming.
• Exposure to FPGA prototyping and hardware bring-up.

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.