Iris Kaucher

Education

Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Graduated April 2026
GPA 3.86/4.0
Study Abroad: Northeastern University London
Courses
  • High-Performance Computing
  • Hardware-Software Codesign for FPGA-based Systems
  • Robotics
  • Advanced Writing in Tech Professions
  • Computer Architecture & Organization
  • Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Algorithms
  • Probability and Statistics, Discrete Structures
  • Circuits/Signals: Biomed Apps
  • Fundamentals of Digital Design
  • Fundamentals of Networks
  • Computing Fundamentals for Engineers
  • Embedded Design Enabling Robotics
  • Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Engineering
  • Technology and Human Values
  • Voice-Over Artist
  • Guitar
  • Public History, Public Memory
  • Intro to Technical Theatre
  • Design Process Context/Systems
  • London Theatre

Activities: Secretary of NUAGE (Northeastern Board Game Club)

Skills

Programming
  • C/C++
  • Python
  • Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Vitis HLS
  • RISC-V Assembly
  • TCL
  • Bash Shell Scripting
  • OpenMP
  • MPI
  • CUDA
  • Slurm
  • High-Performance Computing
  • MATLAB
  • Java
  • React
  • AEL
  • Data Structures
Software
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Git & GitHub
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Embedded Linux
  • Quartus Prime
  • Vivado
  • Bash
  • Windows PowerShell
  • LTSpice
  • Cadence PSpice
  • Keysight ADS
Electronics
  • I2C
  • SPI
  • USB
  • FPGA & FPGA SoCs
  • Arduino
  • Raspberry Pi Pico
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Soldering
  • Multimeters
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Function Generators
  • VNAs
  • Probe Station
  • Digital Logic
  • Signal Processing
Interests
  • Board Games
  • TTRPGs
  • 3D Animation
  • Digital Music Production
  • Skiing

Engineering Experience

    Finwave Semiconductor, Waltham, MA
    Semiconductor Testing and Circuit Design Intern
    September 2025 – December 2025
  • Programmed macros in AEL for a Keysight Advanced Design System PDK library that is now in use by the product development team to design wafers.
  • Modeled the S-parameters for each PDK library’s cell for their entire parameter space to significantly speed up schematic design.
  • Performed harmonics tests on sample semiconductor wafers to compare manufacturer viability.
  • Programmed a C++ module to interface with and process a series of I2C ADCs for a field test board.


    Teradyne, North Reading, MA
    Embedded Engineering Co-op
    June 2024 – April 2025
  • Led the development of a firmware component based in C++ to be part of a new System Level Test platform that is now being sold to customers.
  • Created a C++ library that manages VMs on the new SLT platform through local network RESTful APIs.
  • Designed and implemented a method to deploy new VM config packages to customer systems.
  • Implemented error injection for a USB loopback device into scan test software to improve the emulation of customer devices when developing scan test programs.


Engineering Projects