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Cirrus Logic · 11 hours ago

Senior Validation Engineer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Cirrus Logic is a leader in mixed-signal processing, known for its innovative solutions and exceptional workplace culture. The Senior Validation Engineer will be part of a team ensuring that next-generation mixed-signal processing and power management ICs meet high-performance standards through comprehensive validation and collaboration with design teams.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

FPGA-based emulationPre/post-silicon validationMixed-signal IP designAutomationScriptingLab equipment experienceAnalog/digital designPower electronicsMixed-signal building blocksProblem-solving abilitiesSelf-motivatedDetail-orientedCollaboration

Required

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

Preferred

Experience with automation frameworks and hardware tools (FPGA, DSP, NI Data Acquisition)

Familiarity with industry interface standards (I2C, SPI, USB, I2S, TDM)

High-power validation experience with SMPS testing

PCB design and layout expertise with signal integrity and thermal considerations

Strong grasp of mixed-signal test theory (Nyquist theorem, oversampling, aliasing)

Ability to anticipate edge cases and think beyond the datasheet

Company

Cirrus Logic

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Cirrus Logic is an industry leader in low-power audio and high-performance mixed-signal processing technology that creates immersive user experiences for the world’s top mobile and consumer applications.

Founded in 2012

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees