Software Engineer (Application Development)

Job Summary: 

Xycor  is the source for innovative FPGA, PLD, and programmable Power Management solutions. We design and develop programmable logic solutions, which allow the end customer to determine functionality. Our customers are primarily original equipment manufacturers in the communications, computing, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical and military end markets.

Not only does Xycor  offer unparalleled product portfolios in a very competitive industry, but it also offers a fantastic working environment that allows the employee’s unique individuality to flourish. Xycor  is a mid-size company with a small-size mentality where each employee has the opportunity to make a direct impact on the company’s successes.

Looking for a talented software developer intern to work in the FPGA Place and Route area. The candidate needs to have strong background in software development and is proficient with C/C++ coding. The candidate needs to be capable of taking various responsibilities as well.

Accountabilities:

• Benchmark data collection and analysis
• Tool runtime profiling and potential code optimization
• Unit testcase creation and code verification
• New algorithm study and prototyping
• Support other Place and Route engineers on bug investigation and fixing

Required Skills

Qualifications:

• Major in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficient with C/C++, Perl, shell script and familiar with object-oriented programming paradigm
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux
• Strong background in algorithms and data structures
• Independent problem solving skills
• Knowledge of logic design and EDA software is preferred but not required
• FPGA tool development experience is preferred but not required

Our summer internship positions include one paid vacation day per month, paid holidays, and transit passes. Interns will also have an excellent opportunity to learn about Xycor  through brown-bag lunch events, presentations, and other company events. They can also participate in social outings and community outreach events.

Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In order to qualify, applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree program (Undergraduate or Graduate), and be returning to school after the internship. Internships are full-time.

Xycor  Semiconductor is one of the world's leading designers of programmable logic technology. NASDAQ-listed, with around 815 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $315 million, our future has never looked more promising.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  At Xycor , we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace. 

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