Post Silicon Validation Engineer - New College Graduate

Cirrus Logic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on engineer to join the Mixed IC Validation team, contributing to pre-silicon emulation and post-silicon validation of mixed-signal audio chips. You'll work with design and systems engineers to understand requirements, test silicon and evaluation boards, investigate issues, and help ensure performance goals are met.

The role emphasizes learning from experienced engineers while building test scripts in Python, using oscilloscopes and lab equipment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, completed or expected by start date.
• Academic, internship, co-op, research, or personal project experience with programming or scripting in MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, C, or similar language.
• Exposure to electrical engineering fundamentals through coursework, labs, projects, or prior experience.
• Interest in hands-on debugging and learning how silicon, boards, software, and test equipment work together.
• Effective problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tests on the lab bench during pre-silicon and post-silicon product phases.
• Learn to use validation plans, datasheets, and product requirements to evaluate functionality and performance.
• Build or enhance automated test scripts using Python.
• Work with oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other lab equipment to measure device behavior.
• Collaborate with IC Design, Systems, and Applications engineers to understand use cases and solve problems.
• Analyze test results, identify failures, and communicate findings clearly with the team.

Skills

Hands-on debugging

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Python

C

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!

About the team

As part of our Mixed IC Validation team, you will contribute to the pre-silicon emulation and post-silicon validation of leading-edge mixed-signal audio chips. You will work with engineers across IC Design, Systems, and Applications to understand product requirements, test silicon and evaluation boards, investigate issues, and help ensure our products meet their performance goals.

Our chips enable high-quality audio experiences through highly integrated, platform-level functionality while supporting low power consumption and high efficiency.

We are looking for a curious, hands-on engineer who is excited to begin a career in semiconductor validation. This is an opportunity to learn from experienced engineers while helping bring high-performance mixed-signal audio products to market.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute tests on the lab bench during pre-silicon and post-silicon product phases.
• Learn to use validation plans, datasheets, and product requirements to evaluate functionality and performance.
• Build or enhance automated test scripts and regression test suites using Python.
• Work with oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other laboratory equipment to measure and understand device behavior.
• Partner with IC Design, Systems, and Applications engineers to understand use cases and solve technical problems.
• Help debug issues involving silicon, evaluation boards, software, and hardware tools.
• Analyze test results, identify failures, and communicate findings using tools such as Spotfire.
• Document test methods, results, and conclusions clearly for the broader engineering team.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, completed or expected by the start date.
• Academic, internship, co-op, research, or personal project experience with programming or scripting in MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, C, or a similar language.
• Exposure to electrical engineering fundamentals through coursework, laboratory work, projects, or prior experience.
• Interest in hands-on debugging and learning how silicon, boards, software, and test equipment work together.
• Effective problem-solving, attention to detail, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering teams and take ownership of assigned work.

Preferred qualifications

• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, or other electronic laboratory equipment.
• Coursework, project, internship, or research experience in analog, digital, power electronics, mixed-signal, or audio engineering.
• Experience developing automated tests, analyzing data, or building a regression test framework.
• Familiarity with reading schematics, datasheets, timing diagrams, or electrical specifications.
• Experience presenting technical work through a class project, internship, research activity, or student organization.

Why join us

You'll receive meaningful hands-on experience with real silicon and product-level validation while working alongside engineers who are invested in your development. You'll have the opportunity to build technical depth, strengthen your debugging skills, and see how your work contributes to products used by people around the world.

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.