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Embedded System Test Engineer

CirrusEdinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomFull-timeSalary not listed · Typical pay in United KingdomPosted Nov 5, 2026

This listing is for an Embedded System Test Engineer role at Cirrus, in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is listed as a full-time position with hybrid working.

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This listing is for an Embedded System Test Engineer role at Cirrus, in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is listed as a full-time position with hybrid working.

Skills and tools named in the text include Python, Git, Jenkins, Jira and test automation.

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Dev Global Jobs found this job on Arbeitnow on Nov 5, 2026.

Employer
Cirrus
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Work mode
hybrid
Job type
Full-time
Pay
Not stated by the employer
Found
Nov 5, 2026 on Arbeitnow
Employer text
610 words, about 3 min to read
Skills named in the advert
PythonGitJenkinsJiratest automation
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Updated Nov 6, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United Kingdom
GBP 46,511 average / year

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Cost of living · United Kingdom
100.5 vs New York = 100

UN living-cost index for United Kingdom (ICSC post adjustment 76.4), as of 1 Oct 2026.

Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)

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Job description

About the role

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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 are looking for a Senior or Staff System Test Engineer to help ensure our products are thoroughly tested and our deliveries are robust, scalable, and production-ready. This is a hands-on role for someone who can take ownership of test initiatives and serve as a trusted technical partner.

Based in Edinburgh, you will work with global cross-functional teams to develop and improve system test methodologies, strengthen our automation capabilities, support and evolve our test management infrastructure, and help maintain an effective lab environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Build comprehensive system test plans for new features and products by translating requirements into effective test coverage.
  • Implement and execute tests across both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases of development.
  • Take a lead role in driving test strategy, planning, coordination, risk management, and clear communication of status and issues.
  • Own and evolve the team’s test management system, helping to ensure that test assets, coverage, execution, and reporting are organised, scalable, and effective.
  • Manage and support test hardware setups, and play a key role in maintaining an efficient, well-structured lab environment.
  • Work closely with software, systems, and other cross-functional teams to identify issues, triage defects, debug failures, and drive timely resolution.
  • Represent System Test in technical discussions, project reviews, and cross-functional forums.
  • Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Strong experience in embedded systems and Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
  • Strong experience in software testing and test automation principles, including development of robust, maintainable automated test solutions.
  • Strong experience with scripting in Python.
  • Experience with a variety of MCU and DSP cores/processors.
  • Experience developing and implementing embedded software tests on development boards.
  • Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers for bring-up and debugging.
  • Excellent debugging, problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.
  • Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
  • Experience with Jira, Git, and continuous integration systems such as Jenkins.
  • Experience with test management systems.
  • This position is based in our Edinburgh, UK office.    This is a hybrid remote position and will follow a 2+ 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.   #LI-PD1 #LI-Hybrid  Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license.  Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role. 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.

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