Staff Validation Engineer, Mixed-Signal Audio ICs

Cirrus; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic seeks a Staff Validation Engineer to drive validation for mixed-signal ICs from pre-silicon emulation to post-silicon validation in Austin, TX. You will collaborate with IC Design, Systems, Applications, and Firmware engineers to ensure datasheet and system requirements are met while advancing automation and data analysis.

The role emphasizes developing Python-based validation frameworks, applying AI tools to streamline testing, and providing technical leadership and mentoring

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience applying analog and digital, power electronics, and audio systems principles.
• Proven ability to lead validation from pre-silicon to post-silicon.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation of analog and digital products across pre-silicon platforms and post-silicon lab environments.
• Develop Python-based automation frameworks and regression suites.
• Apply AI-enabled tools to streamline validation workstreams and data analysis.
• Partner with IC Design, Systems, Applications, and Firmware engineers to translate requirements into validation plans.
• Lead root-cause analysis of silicon, board-level, and validation software/hardware issues.
• Analyze validation data, identify failures, and communicate actionable findings (e.g., via Spotfire).
• Provide technical leadership through improved validation methodologies and mentoring.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Python programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (optional)

Tools

Python

Spotfire

Job description

Cirrus Logic seeks a Staff Validation Engineer to drive validation for mixed-signal ICs from pre-silicon emulation to post-silicon validation in Austin, TX. You will collaborate with IC Design, Systems, Applications, and Firmware engineers to ensure datasheet and system requirements are met while advancing automation and data analysis.

The role emphasizes developing Python-based validation frameworks, applying AI tools to streamline testing, and providing technical leadership and mentoring