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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 robust 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
Solid 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)
Solid 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

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