Manager of Validation Engineering

Cirrus Logic, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas is looking for a Validation Manager to lead a team focused on chip validation and characterization. In this role, you will define KPIs, guide test strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful execution of technical plans. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of validation experience, including leadership roles, with a strong background in mixed-signal processing and excellent interpersonal skills. Join our innovative team and contribute to a culture of continuous engineering improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of validation experience, including 2+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience in lab management, test bench setup, and project management.
• Mixed Signal background with experience in audio and power analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale an IC validation engineering team.
• Define KPIs to measure validation metrics.
• Communicate technical plans with development teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Debug skills

Creative problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TestStand

Python

LabVIEW

PXI

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, which was 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!

As a Validation Manager, you will lead, develop and mentor a dedicated team of engineers working on automation and flows for chip validation and characterization. In this role, you will curate methodology used across product development teams and work collaboratively across a driven and focused design team.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and scale an IC validation engineering team to provide cross-functional technical leadership from product concept to mass production
• Must have a high level of technical expertise to guide and develop technical leads in emulation and validation
• Define KPIs to measure validation metrics and drive efficiency and productivity across the organization
• Drive decisions on test strategies with collaboration between design, systems engineering and product development teams
• Execution of test plans ensuring complete coverage and traceability of feature/system requirements
• Leadership skills in inspiring, driving, and executing results through direct and cross-functional teams
• Communicate clearly and frequently with the direct development teams as well as with the broader cross-functional organization and senior management, to ensure that the technical plan is successfully executed and that business segment objectives are met
• Participate in developing methodologies for chip test and validation from requirements through tape-out
• Contribute towards the continuous development of Tools, Technology and Flows
• Foster a culture of continuous engineering improvement through mentorship, feedback, and metrics
• Develop trainings and documentation, supporting your team and product development
• Collaborate closely with IC Design engineers, Systems engineers and Application Engineers to collaborate in test and validation methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years of validation experience, with at least 2 years of experience in leadership roles
• Experience with lab management, people management, project management and test bench setup
• Strong debug skills, ability to learn and resolve complex issues
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and hire
• Able to handle engineering tasks, on an as needed basis, combining experience in Characterization, Failure Analysis, Test Development, Statistical analysis and Customer Support
• Mixed Signal background with experience in audio and power analysis
• Ability to organize assignments and schedule time to complete work you're doing within established timelines
• Creative problem solver

Preferred Qualifications

• Mixed-Signal Design & Development experience
• Strong background in circuit design, including analog signal chains, power electronics, and audio signal processing, alongside experience in custom test platform development
• Develop automated test framework, regression test suites in TestStand / Python and/or LabVIEW to optimize validation efficiency
• Develop and work with supporting HW (PXI, FPGA, DSP, ARM, 8051, JTAG, Scopes, debuggers) and SW (Python, C, Assembly, scripts) collaterals
• Develop tests and work on testing platform NI-STS (HSDIO / DSA / bench‑top equipment)

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Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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.

Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job‑related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.