Embedded Software Test Engineer - LDN

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, 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're looking for a motivated Embedded Software Test Engineer with excellent Python skills and a solid understanding of embedded systems to strengthen our Software Test organisation.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, debugging, and building reliable test solutions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to test development and automation, FPGA and silicon bring-up, and continuous integration workflows.
Responsibilities:

• Contribute to test plan development for new features and projects
• Design and execute test cases for embedded systems, analyse results, and report findings to project teams
• Develop and maintain Python-based test automation
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers, across hardware and software, to debug and resolve complex issues
• Set up and maintain bench environments
• Contribute to CI/CD workflows, ensuring smooth test execution and reporting
• Participate in code reviews and promote best practices in software development
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Professional experience in embedded software, test automation, or a related area
• Strong Python development skills
• Good understanding of software development and test principles
• Solid grasp of embedded software concepts
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins) and version control (e.g. Git)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
  

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with embedded communication protocols (e.g. SoundWire, I2C)
• Exposure to lab environments, using development boards and tools such as oscilloscopes, or logic analysers
• Experience with test, requirement and defect management tools
  

This London based role is a hybrid remote position and will follow a 1+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.

• This same position is also advertised for Edinburgh. If open to both office locations, please only apply for one position and state your office location preference in the questions asked. Newbury office also considered
  

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.