2027 Internship - Embedded Software Test 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!
As an intern on the embedded software test team, you will work on products that are delivered to world-class customers and ensure that they have been thoroughly tested and deliveries are rock-solid! 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.

We recruit interns year-round for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2027 opportunities. Each internship lasts 12–16 weeks and follows a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute on test plans during pre-silicon and post-silicon phases of the product
• Contribute to the design, creation, and enhancement of the test framework, including developing modules to enable more effective validation techniques
• Find issues and triage/debug them with team members in the software organization
• Identify, report, and handle defects in a defect tracking system
• Present results to product owners, internal customers to assist in resolving defects
• Analyze test result data to identify patterns, extract insights, and support meaningful conclusions that improve product quality

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Knowledge of embedded systems and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as (Python/shell, C, C++, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding of MCU and DSP cores/processors
• Understanding of software testing and test automation principles
• Familiar with defect management practices
• Familiar with SDLC
• Familiar with Jira, svn/git, and Continuous Integration systems (e.g., Jenkins)

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. Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role. 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.