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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FPGA Implementation Engineer (JR-64000697) - **Company:** Cirrus Logic - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Simulink, Software Engineering, Static Timing Analysis, SystemVerilog, Tcl (Programming Language), Technical Data Management Systems, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Verilog, Vivado, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e34b5dd87c388652 ## About the Role * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field and 3+ years of directly related experience. * Experience using FPGAs and an understanding of how FPGA design differs from ASIC design. * Proficient in operating the simulation and modeling equipment including the design tools. * Knowledge of Verilog, System Verilog, and digital design concepts. * Verification/validation techniques and methodologies, including strong debugging skills. * Familiar with common on-chip bus protocols such as AMBA (AXI, AHB, APB) and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, I2S, and UART. * Experience with Scripting for Hardware development (Python/Tcl), * Experience in FPGA flows - Synthesis, Place & Route, and Timing closure, with emphasis on Synopsys Synplify and Xilinx Vivado. * Understanding of common FPGA primitives such as memories, I/O pads, BUFG, and MMCMs. * Experience with Object-oriented programming (OOP) in Python. * Experience with Floorplanning and advanced timing closure techniques. * Familiar with lab equipment such as Oscilloscope, Signal Generators and Logic Analyzers. * Solid documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Work to tight and variable time scales. 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. ## Description As an FPGA Implementation Engineer in our mixed-signal audio development team, you will perform the synthesis of ASIC designs onto FPGA platforms and ensure the quality of the design. 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