Cirrus Logic · 16 hours ago
Senior Validation and Characterization Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCirrus Logic is a leading company in mixed-signal processing, known for its innovative solutions and award-winning culture. They are seeking a Senior Validation & Characterization Engineer to lead silicon validation and characterization efforts for advanced mixed-signal products, collaborating with various teams to ensure robust, production-ready solutions.
Enterprise SoftwareReal TimeSoftwareSpeech Recognition
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead silicon validation and characterization for mixed-signal ICs from first silicon through production release
Define validation strategies, test plans, and coverage for complex analog, digital, and mixed-signal blocks
Design and develop automated validation test environments using lab instrumentation and PXI-based systems
Develop and maintain software frameworks and scripts for validation, characterization, and regression testing (Python preferred)
Design silicon validation boards; review schematics and layouts prior to fabrication
Perform detailed data analysis to evaluate performance, margin, robustness, and corner conditions
Collaborate closely with IC design, systems, product test, applications, and reliability teams to debug silicon issues and drive root-cause analysis
Support correlation between validation, characterization, and production test, helping define test limits and guardbands
Contribute to continuous improvement of validation methodologies, documentation practices, and lab efficiency
Communicate results clearly through documentation, presentations, and cross-functional design reviews
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or MS with 3+ years
Strong hands-on experience with silicon validation, characterization, or post-silicon debug of mixed-signal ICs
Solid understanding of mixed-signal circuit blocks such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, amplifiers, regulators, and sensors
Experience developing automated test software and scripts (Python preferred)
Familiarity with lab and PXI-based instrumentation (NI PXIe, oscilloscopes, signal generators, audio analyzers, etc.)
Experience analyzing large datasets and presenting results using tools such as Excel, JMP, or Spotfire
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex hardware/software interactions
Excellent communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with design and test teams
Preferred
Experience with audio or power-management IC validation
Familiarity with digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, I2S, TDM, SPMI)
Experience correlating validation results with production test coverage
Exposure to embedded firmware or lab automation platforms
Experience mentoring junior engineers or acting as a technical lead on projects
Company
Cirrus Logic
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.8M2017-04-01Acquired
2016-02-11Debt Financing· $0.23M
2015-03-24Series Unknown· $0.58M
Leadership Team
Melissa Miccichi PHR, SHRM-CP
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