Cirrus Logic

Sr. Staff Embedded Software Test Engineer (SBSH)

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Austin, TX, USA

Hybrid

8-8 Annually

Senior level

Hardware • Software

Cirrus Logic's technology elevates the consumer experience for the world's top mobile and consumer applications.

The Role

The Embedded Software Test Engineer will design test plans, implement tests for products, automate testing in CI, and communicate results with cross-functional teams.

Summary Generated by Built In

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!

We are looking for an Embedded Software Test Engineer who brings their experience to ensure that our products have been thoroughly tested and deliveries are rock-solid! You will work with cross-functional teams to build robust and scalable test methodologies that meet the high-quality bar that our customers expect. Come join our team in Austin, TX!

Responsibilities:

Design and develop test plans for new features and products (both black box and white box) by translating requirements into test cases and incorporating customer feedback into test plans.
Implement tests during the pre-silicon and post-silicon phases of the product.
Own the communication with cross-functional teams and represent the team in discussions and reviews.
Drive toward automation of all tests within a Continuous Integration environment.
Find issues and triage/debug them with software teams.
Present results to product owners, internal customers, and software developers to assist in resolving defects.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
Experience in embedded systems and Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
Experience with a variety of MCU and DSP cores/processors.
Experience with scripting or programming C/C++ and Python languages required
Understanding of software testing and test automation principles.
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
Experience in lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers and spectrum analyzers for measurement and debugging issues.
Experience developing and implementing embedded software tests on development boards.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Experience with Jira, svn/git, and continuous integration systems (e.g., Jenkins).
Familiar with defect management practices.
Familiar with SDLC.
Experience with Agile Scrum software development.
Experience with SDK development or testing

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.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience
Experience in embedded systems and Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Experience with a variety of MCU and DSP cores/processors
Experience with scripting or programming C/C++ and Python languages
Understanding of software testing and test automation principles
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
Experience in lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
Experience developing and implementing embedded software tests on development boards

Cirrus Logic Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cirrus Logic and has not been reviewed or approved by Cirrus Logic.

Healthcare Strength — Healthcare includes multiple medical, dental and vision options, mental‑health resources, wellness programs, and access to an on‑site clinic in Austin. Feedback suggests these offerings underpin strong total‑rewards sentiment.
Parental & Family Support — Programs span paid parental leave, fertility/adoption/surrogacy coverage, backup/dependent‑care supports, and a structured flex return. Feedback suggests family‑building depth is a notable strength of the package.
Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation design features semiannual performance bonuses, profit‑sharing, and recognition awards that augment base pay. Feedback suggests these incentives help maintain competitive total compensation in key engineering roles.

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The Company

HQ: Austin, TX

1,604 Employees

Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Cirrus Logic is a leading supplier of low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions for mobile and consumer applications. The company has a robust portfolio of sophisticated low-power products, including boosted amplifiers, smart codecs, camera controllers, haptic driver and sensing solutions, power conversion and control Integrated Circuits, and fast-charging Integrated Circuits. These solutions have innovative technology, software and associated algorithms incorporated. With a strong intellectual property portfolio and extensive mixed-signal expertise, Cirrus Logic is well-positioned to drive innovation and growth in the evolving markets of audio and high-performance mixed-signal processing technologies. We are hiring like crazy! Please visit our careers portal at cirrus.jobs to check out our available openings!

Why Work With Us

Engineering drives our company, and innovation isn’t just encouraged – it’s expected! This is a culture where you get to work with some of the largest, most innovative customers and products on the planet on a daily basis and where everyone is a key contributor to the company’s success. There are no Miltons here!