System Emulation and Evaluation Engineer

Cirrus Logic

Edinburgh , Scotland
FPGA ASIC RTL
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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, 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 have a great opportunity for a talented senior-level System Emulation and Evaluation Engineer to join our emulation team. We will also consider someone with less industry experience if they have a proven track-record of hands-on work with hardware and can demonstrate an enthusiasm for electronics. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in the development team evaluating our industry-leading mixed-signal ASICs, prototyping on an FPGA, and doing Proof-of-Concept investigations. You will become part of an organisation that operates at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. In return, we offer a unique environment where contribution is heavily rewarded! This role is based in either our Newbury or Edinburgh office.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the ASIC product development and test process
  • Port ASIC RTL code onto FPGA with minimal changes ready for pre-Si testing
  • Port systems onto FPGAs to test Proof of Concept architectures and IPs
  • Design test benches on FPGAs for testing mixed-signal devices
  • Interpret requirements into test plans to identify architectural improvements and bugs
  • Demonstrate the ability to test and analyse different blocks on the FPGA. The eventual goal is to construct an automated regression test for the complete design.
  • Contribute to product definition, prototype evaluation, test development & product release to ensure that the ASIC will meet the customers’ requirements
  • Participate in project meetings and reviews
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    Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Master’s/Bachelor’s degree (and/or equivalent) and background in Electronics Engineering
  • Familiar with the capabilities of FPGA devices and associated tool flows
  • Experience with hands-on bench testing and debugging of hardware, firmware and software in a system
  • Experience with PCB schematic designs and layout reviews is a positive
  • Experience with in-circuit emulators and bus interfaces and analysers
  • Strong diagnostic and analytical skills
  • An innovative, creative, lateral and logical-thinking problem solver
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret results
  • Able to work to tight and variable time scales
  • Strong ability to relay complex information and collaborate with diverse teams using high-level communication skills
  • Experience working in the semiconductor industry is a definite plus
  • Experience in Python scripting helpful
  • Familiarity with DACs/ADCs/DSPs would be useful
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