Staff Embedded Software Test Engineer

Cirrus; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic in Austin, TX is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Test Engineer to lead hands-on testing of embedded firmware and software products. You will design robust test strategies, drive automation plans, and work across hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure rock-solid deliveries.

The role requires deep expertise in embedded systems, RTOS, C/C++, Python, and test frameworks, with a track record of leading embedded testing efforts and delivering high-quality results across the

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience, or MS with minimum 6 years.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, embedded firmware, and RTOS.
• Experience with MCU/DSP cores and the software stacks that support them.
• Leadership track record delivering embedded software/projects.
• Proficiency with Python, shell, C, and C++, with test framework development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in testing embedded firmware across the product cycle.
• Own communications with cross-functional teams in design reviews and project reviews.
• Design comprehensive test strategies for embedded firmware projects (black-box, white-box, stress).
• Develop automation plans to increase test efficiency and coverage.
• Implement tests in pre-silicon and post-silicon phases of development.
• Triage/debug issues with embedded teams and present results to stakeholders.

Skills

Embedded test

Python

C/C++

Shell

RTOS

Automation

LHV/Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Jira

SVN/Git

Jenkins

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 solutionsfor 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!

We are looking for a Staff Embedded Software Test Engineer who will be a hands-on technical lead responsible for ensuring embedded firmware and software products are thoroughly tested and deliveries are rock-solid. You will work with cross-functional teams to build robust and scalable test methodologies for embedded systems that meet the high-quality bar our customers expect.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to the team through all aspects of testing embedded firmware across the product cycle and ensure all software is thoroughly tested.
• Own communications with cross-functional teams and represent the team in technical discussions, design reviews, and project reviews.
• Design comprehensive test strategies for embedded firmware projects, including black-box, white-box, stress, long-duration, integration, and system testing.
• Work with the team to develop automation plans that increase test efficiency, coverage, and repeatability.
• Implement tests during both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases of embedded firmware development.
• Find issues and triage/debug them in collaboration with embedded software, firmware, hardware, and systems teams.
• Present test results, coverage, risks, and defect findings to product owners, internal customers, and software developers to assist in resolving issues.
  

Required Skills and Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience, or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, embedded firmware, and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Experience with a variety of MCU and DSP cores/processors and the software stacks that support them.
• Strong leadership skills with a consistent track record of delivering embedded software and firmware projects.
• Proficiency with Python, shell, C, and C++, with hands-on experience developing reusable embedded test frameworks, test utilities, and hardware-in-the-loop test infrastructure.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in embedded hardware or firmware system testing sufficient to design and execute test strategies, develop test plans, identify defects, and assess system-level functionality and reliability.
• Knowledge of requirements analysis and test case development, including interpreting technical requirements, deriving comprehensive test scenarios, and documenting traceable test cases with clear expected results.
• Experience automating functional, regression, integration, and system-level tests for embedded hardware or firmware,andanalyze automated test results.
• Ability to debug embedded hardware or firmware using logs, traces, debuggers, instrumentation, and systematic root-cause analysis.
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers for measurement and debugging of embedded systems.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with Jira, SVN/Git, and continuous integration systems such as Jenkins.
• Familiarity with defect management practices.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with Agile Scrum software development.
• Experience developing and implementing embedded software and firmware tests on development boards.
• Experience validating embedded firmware across hardware, software, and system-level interfaces.

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.