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 We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.