Senior Validation and Characterization Engineer

Senior Validation and Characterization Engineer

Austin, Texas Global Operations - Global Operations Full Time Hybrid

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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 worlds 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 couldnt do it without our extraordinary workforce - and thats where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career.

Were looking for a Senior Validation & Characterization Engineer to join our team in Austin, TX. In this hands-on role, youll lead silicon validation and characterization efforts for advanced mixed-signal products, working closely with design systems and product test teams to ensure robust production-ready solutions. Our products span audio CODECs, amplifiers, haptic systems, sensing, power delivery, and battery management for mobile and consumer applications.

Ready to make an impact

Join Cirrus Logic and help us shape the future of audio and power management technology while growing your career in an environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead silicon validation and characterization for mixed-signal ICs from first silicon through production release.
• Define validation strategies, test plans, and coverage for complex analog, digital, and mixed-signal blocks.
• Design and develop automated validation test environments using lab instrumentation and PXI-based systems.
• Develop and maintain software frameworks and scripts for validation characterization and regression testing (Python preferred).
• Design silicon validation boards, review schematics and layouts prior to fabrication.
• Perform detailed data analysis to evaluate performance margin, robustness, and corner conditions.
• Collaborate closely with IC design systems, product test, applications, and reliability teams to debug silicon issues and drive root-cause analysis.
• Support correlation between validation characterization and production test, helping define test limits and guardbands.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of validation methodologies, documentation practices, and lab efficiency.
• Communicate results clearly through documentation, presentations, and cross-functional design reviews.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5 years of relevant industry experience or MS with 3 years.
• Strong hands-on experience with silicon validation characterization or post-silicon debug of mixed-signal ICs.
• Solid understanding of mixed-signal circuit blocks such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, amplifiers, regulators, and sensors.
• Experience developing automated test software and scripts (Python preferred).
• Familiarity with lab and PXI-based instrumentation (NI PXIe oscilloscopes, signal generators, audio analyzers, etc.).
• Experience analyzing large datasets and presenting results using tools such as Excel, JMP, or Spotfire.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex hardware-software interactions.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with design and test teams.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with audio or power-management IC validation.
• Familiarity with digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, I2S, TDM, SPMI).
• Experience correlating validation results with production test coverage.
• Exposure to embedded firmware or lab automation platforms.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or acting as a technical lead on projects.

Work Authorization

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 Logics Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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