Senior Validation Engineer

Overview

In this role you will join Cirrus Logic's Validation Engineering team to drive pre-silicon and post-silicon validation for mixed-signal audio chips. You will work closely with design, systems, and application engineers to ensure functionality and performance align with datasheets, shaping how our high-efficiency audio platforms reach customers. You’ll develop bench tests, debug on-chip circuitry, and build automation to speed validation while delivering clear technical reports. This is a chance to contribute to cutting-edge hardware and a collaborative, innovation-driven culture.

Pay / Benefits

• on-site gym
• deli
• employee-driven development
• collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute bench-level tests per the validation plan for pre-silicon and post-silicon phases
• Bench test and debug embedded on-chip circuitry (amplifiers, data converters, power converters)
• Collaborate with Validation and Production Test teams to improve backend test methodologies
• Partner with Design, Systems, and Application Engineers to understand requirements
• Design, develop, and debug silicon validation board-level hardware and bring-up platforms before first silicon
• Develop automated test framework and regression suites in Python
• Analyze test results and identify failures using Spotfire or similar BI tools
• Write technical reports summarizing data collected

Key requirements

• Bachelor in Electronics or related field
• Advanced knowledge in audio electronics, analog, digital or power electronics
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, audio analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers)
• Solid understanding of mixed-signal blocks (ADC, DAC, PLLs, amplifiers, signal processing)
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ability to understand silicon, board and software interactions
• Driven, proactive approach to problem solving

• self-motivation
• problem solving
• attention to detail
• Oscilloscopes, signal generators, audio analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers
• LTSpice or similar circuit simulation
• Automation framework hardware tools (FPGA, DSP, NI Data Acquisition)

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