What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Validation Engineer position at Cirrus Logic and Careers?
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!
At Cirrus Logic, mixed-signal engineering is at the heart of what we do. We create high‑performance, ultra‑low‑power signal processing solutions across audio, voice, and haptics—powering next‑generation experiences in the world’s most iconic mobile and consumer devices. While pushing the boundaries of innovation, we’ve also cultivated an award‑winning company culture that champions diversity, equality, and a sense of belonging for every employee.
If you’re excited about collaborating with some of the industry’s best engineers and solving complex challenges for top global brands, we’d love to meet you. Join us and help shape the future of audio technology—all while contributing to a workplace we’re proud of.
What You'll Do
- Execute bench‑level validation tests across pre‑silicon and post‑silicon phases, following detailed validation plans.
- Develop automated test frameworks and regression suites using MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools to streamline validation workflows.
- Collaborate closely with IC Design, Systems, and Applications Engineering teams to understand product requirements and real‑world use cases.
- Debug analog and digital silicon issues, board‑level concerns, and validation software/hardware tool anomalies.
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and present findings using business intelligence tools such as Spotfire.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with scripting or programming (MATLAB, LabVIEW, C, Python, or comparable languages).
- Hands‑on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and general test gear.
- Strong foundation in analog, digital, power electronics, or audio engineering principles.
- Self‑driven problem solver with strong attention to detail and the ability to understand interactions across silicon, board, and software.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
- Energetic, collaborative, and highly motivated - ready to thrive in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
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.