Design and build an FPGA-based rapid prototyping/emulation platform to accelerate firmware development for mixed-signal SoCs. Develop synthesizable SystemVerilog transactors with C-DPI, analog/mixed-signal models, perform bare-metal firmware bring-up and debug, optimize platform performance, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to validate and deploy processors in SoC products.
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 highly skilled engineer to design and build FGPA rapid prototyping platform to accelerate early firmware development for mixed-signal SoCs. This role sits at the intersection of firmware, digital design, analog modeling, and processor architecture, and requires close collaboration with hardware and software teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with emulation platforms (e.g., Cadence Protium or equivalent), FW bring-up, and performance-driven system optimization.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and develop a Rapid Prototype Platform (similar to Cadence Protium) to enable early firmware development.
- Synthesize digital DUTs for emulation and prototyping environments.
- Design and implement SystemVerilog synthesizable transactors with C-DPI interface to enable C/C++ based tests.
- Validate and test the prototyping platform, ensuring functional correctness and robustness.
- Optimize platform performance, capacity, and scalability for firmware development and debug.
- Develop synthesizable analog and mixed-signal models suitable for emulation environments.
- Perform bare-metal firmware bring-up, including early boot, drivers, and system initialization.
- Debug firmware issues across emulation, prototyping, and early silicon environments.
- Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to benchmark, specify, develop, and deploy processors for mixed-signal chips.
- Define processor performance metrics and contribute to architectural trade-off studies.
- Support deployment and validation of processors in mixed-signal SoC products.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Strong experience with emulation and rapid prototyping platforms (Cadence Protium or similar).
- Solid understanding of digital design synthesis and SoC integration.
- Experience developing synthesizable SystemVerilog transactors and HW/SW co-simulation environments.
- Hands-on experience with bare-metal firmware development and debug.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with low-level system software.
- Experience working across analog, digital, and mixed-signal domains.
- Strong debugging skills across firmware, hardware, and system-level interactions.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience developing synthesizable analog models for emulation.
- Familiarity with processor architectures used in mixed-signal SoCs.
- Experience with performance benchmarking and optimization of embedded processors.
- Experience with SoC level design verification.
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Top Skills
C
C++
C-Dpi
Cadence Protium
Fpga
Systemverilog
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Cirrus Logic is nestled in the trendy West 6th neighborhood of Downtown Austin. Steps from our headquarters, you'll find incredible restaurants and nightlife, eclectic boutiques, independent book and record stores and the flagship Whole Foods Market and the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail.
Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office
Cirrus Logic is nestled in the trendy West 6th neighborhood of Downtown Austin. Steps from our headquarters, you'll find incredible restaurants and nightlife, eclectic boutiques, independent book and record stores and the flagship Whole Foods Market and the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail.
Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office
Cirrus Logic is nestled in the trendy West 6th neighborhood of Downtown Austin. Steps from our headquarters, you'll find incredible restaurants and nightlife, eclectic boutiques, independent book and record stores and the flagship Whole Foods Market and the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail.
Cirrus Logic Austin, Texas, USA Office
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