Validation Engineering Manager

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, 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! 
As a Product Validation Manager, you will lead, develop, and mentor a dedicated team of engineers working on automation and flows for chip validation and characterization, spanning both product development and emerging advanced technology. In this role you will collaborate across product development teams and help shape the direction of the organization. 

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership for a team that develops hardware, software and automation for chip validation correlation and characterization.

Drive decisions on test strategies with collaboration between cross functional teams, including Applications and Advanced Technology.

Own execution of test plans ensuring complete coverage and traceability of feature/system requirements.

Participate in developing methodologies for chip test and validation from requirements through tape-out.

Contribute towards the continuous development of Tools, Technology and Flows.

Foster a culture of continuous engineering improvement through mentorship, feedback, and metrics.  

Develop training and documentation, supporting your team and product development.

Work with peers to implement best practices and continuous improvements to Cirrus Logic characterization and validation methodologies.

Collaborate closely with IC Design engineers, Systems engineers, and Application Engineers to collaborate in test and validation methodologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's/master's degree in electrical engineering with proven experience in silicon test and characterization projects.

Experience leading engineers or technical projects, whether as a people manager or a technical lead.

Strong debug skills, aptitude to learn and resolve complex issues.

Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and hire.

Able to handle engineering tasks, on an as needed basis, combining experience in Characterization, Failure Analysis, Test Development, Statistical analysis and Customer Support.

Mixed Signal background with experience in audio and power analysis.

Ability to organize assignments and schedule time to complete work you're doing within established timelines.

Creative & lateral thinker. 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Mixed-Signal Design & Development experience.

Experience validating advanced technology, test chips or early-stage IP ahead of product development.

Strong background in circuit design, including analog signal chains, power electronics, and audio signal processing, alongside experience in custom test platform development.

Develop automated test framework, regression test suites in Python or equivalent to optimize validation efficiency.

Develop and work with supporting hardware, FPGA, DSP, ARM, 8051, JTAG, Scopes, debuggers) and software (Python, C, Assembly, scripts) collateral.

This position is based in our Edinburgh office, UK   You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.   #LI-HD1
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.
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