Cirrus Logic

Senior Validation Engineer

Cirrus Logic

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Austin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Develop comprehensive validation plans for IP and chip-level test cases based on datasheets and collaboration with design and systems engineers.
  • Participate in design and architecture reviews, recommending Design-for-Validation (DFV) hooks to maximize coverage.
  • Design FPGA emulation and silicon validation boards, and review layouts before fabrication.
  • Build automation frameworks and scripts (Python, C, etc.) to streamline validation and regression testing.
  • Execute pre- and post-silicon tests on lab benches to verify functionality and performance.
  • Expand test coverage across multiple products and firmware releases.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
  • Analyze test results using tools like Spotfire or JMP and assist in debugging ATE test issues.

Requirements

  • BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or MS with 3+ years.
  • Experience in FPGA-based emulation, pre/post-silicon validation, and mixed-signal IP design/validation.
  • Proficiency with automation and scripting (Python, C, or similar).
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, analyzers).
  • Strong knowledge of analog/digital design, power electronics, and mixed-signal building blocks (ADCs, DACs, PLLs, amplifiers, LDOs, SMPSs).
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excellent problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
  • Cirrus Logic is known for its award-winning culture
  • Inclusion and fairness
  • Meaningful community engagement
  • Delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
FPGA emulationpre-silicon validationpost-silicon validationmixed-signal IP designautomation scriptingPythonCanalog designdigital designpower electronics
Soft skills
self-motivateddetail-orientedproblem-solvingtechnical guidancecollaboration
Certifications
BS in Electrical EngineeringBS in Computer EngineeringMS in Electrical EngineeringMS in Computer Engineering