Product Validation Engineer II

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Validation Engineer to join our team and drive validation of advanced audio codecs, DSP algorithms, and software libraries . This role involves building robust validation strategies, developing automated test frameworks, and ensuring high-quality deliverables across embedded and Linux-based environments.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about audio signal processing and automation , with strong programming and debugging skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute validation plans for audio codecs, DSP algorithms, and associated libraries
• Develop automated test frameworks for large-scale validation across multiple configurations
• Perform functional, performance, and regression testing of audio processing pipelines
• Analyze audio outputs using objective and perceptual metrics to ensure quality compliance
• Create and maintain test infrastructure on Linux systems, including integration with CI pipelines
• Develop tools and scripts for test generation, execution, result analysis, and reporting
• Collaborate with design, development, and system teams to debug and resolve issues
• Build reusable validation assets and improve test coverage and efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement in validation methodologies and automation workflows

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong programming expertise in C
• Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis
• Good understanding of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) concepts
• Hands-on experience with audio codecs (e.g., AAC, MP3, Opus, or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of Linux environments
• Expertise in shell scripting (Bash)
• Experience with test automation frameworks and validation methodologies
• Hands-on experience with Jira for defect tracking and workflow management
• Familiarity with Jenkins for CI/CD and automated test execution
• Experience with Perforce (p4) or similar version control systems
• Strong debugging skills in embedded or system-level software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with audio quality validation tools and perceptual evaluation
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems and scalable test infrastructure
• Exposure to embedded systems or firmware validation
• Knowledge of performance benchmarking and optimization techniques
• Experience with version control systems (Git/Perforce)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

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