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)
- Robust 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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