Senior Staff Embedded System Test Engineer

Cirrus; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Staff System Test Engineer to own test initiatives and partner across teams. You will build test plans, run pre- and post-silicon tests, and drive test strategy while maintaining an organized lab and test assets.

The role requires a strong background in embedded systems, RTOS, and Python scripting, plus hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Hybrid work arrangement with in-office days.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in embedded systems and RTOS environments.
• Proven ability to design robust automated tests and maintain test solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build comprehensive system test plans for new features and products.
• Implement and execute tests across pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.
• Lead test strategy, planning, risk management and status communication.
• Maintain test management systems and scalable lab infrastructure.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and cross-functional teams to triage issues.

Skills

Embedded systems

RTOS

Test automation

Python scripting

MCU/DSP cores

Debugging

Lab equipment

Cross-team collaboration

Education

BSc/MSc in EE/CS/CE

Tools

Jira

Git

Jenkins

CI/CD tooling

Job description

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn't do it without our extraordinary workforce - and that's where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

We are looking for a Senior Staff or Staff System Test Engineer to help ensure our products are thoroughly tested and our deliveries are robust, scalable, and production-ready. This is a hands‑on role for someone who can take ownership of test initiatives and serve as a trusted technical partner.

Based in Edinburgh, you will work with global cross‑functional teams to develop and improve system test methodologies, strengthen our automation capabilities, support and evolve our test management infrastructure, and help maintain an effective lab environment.

Responsibilities:

• Build comprehensive system test plans for new features and products by translating requirements into effective test coverage.
• Implement and execute tests across both pre‑silicon and post‑silicon phases of development.
• Take a lead role in driving test strategy, planning, coordination, risk management, and clear communication of status and issues.
• Own and evolve the team's test management system, helping to ensure that test assets, coverage, execution, and reporting are organised, scalable, and effective.
• Manage and support test hardware setups, and play a key role in maintaining an efficient, well‑structured lab environment.
• Work closely with software, systems, and other cross‑functional teams to identify issues, triage defects, debug failures, and drive timely resolution.
• Represent System Test in technical discussions, project reviews, and cross‑functional forums.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in embedded systems and Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Strong experience in software testing and test automation principles, including development of robust, maintainable automated test solutions.
• Strong experience with scripting in Python.
• Experience with a variety of MCU and DSP cores/processors.
• Experience developing and implementing embedded software tests on development boards.
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers for bring‑up and debugging.
• Excellent debugging, problem‑solving, organisational, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with Jira, Git, and continuous integration systems such as Jenkins.
• Experience with test management systems.

This position is based in our Edinburgh, UK office.

This is a hybrid remote position and will follow a 2+ day in‑office work schedule, with in‑office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued.

We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.