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ARi

Project Engineer - IT

Peoria, IL

ARi is a global engineering firm headquartered in East Peoria, Illinois, USA offering services for Embedded Software, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Testing & Validation, Automation ...

Tempus

Senior Quality Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Lead computer system validation (CSV) activities of Tempus AI applications, software tools, and computer systems against user, functional and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities: * Support ...

Tempus

Senior Quality Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Lead computer system validation (CSV) activities of Tempus AI applications, software tools, and computer systems against user, functional and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities: * Support ...

HP Tuners LLC

Vehicle Engineer

Buffalo Grove, IL

$80K - $90K/yr

Support software validation and verification efforts, ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards. Requirements EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMPETENCIES Qualifications and Experience

HP Tuners

Vehicle Engineer

Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Support software validation and verification efforts, ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards. Requirements EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMPETENCIES Qualifications and Experience

Epitec

Systems Engineer 3

Chillicothe, IL · On-site

$47 - $52/hr

Collaborate with systems, controls, software, validation, and product support teams * Support continuous improvement initiatives related to testing, data quality, and system performance Required ...

IMA Automation USA Inc

Service Controls Engineer

Elgin, IL · On-site

$83K - $107K/yr

Support software validation requirements and update documentation as needed. * Book service travel arrangements. * Ability to travel up to 50-75% of the time. * Other duties as assigned. Requirements:

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for software validation in Illinois is $54.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.29 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is software validation?

A Software Validation job involves ensuring that software meets its intended purpose and complies with regulatory or industry standards. Professionals in this role design and execute test plans, document findings, and work closely with developers to resolve issues. This position is common in industries like healthcare, automotive, and finance, where software reliability and compliance are critical. The goal is to verify that software operates correctly, safely, and effectively before release.

What does software validation do?

In a Software Validation role, your day typically involves developing and executing test cases, identifying and documenting software defects, and collaborating closely with development and quality assurance teams. You may also participate in requirement reviews, create validation reports, and ensure that software meets specified regulatory or industry standards. Many roles involve a mix of manual and automated testing tasks to comprehensively assess software performance and functionality. Regular communication with cross-functional teams is vital to resolve issues quickly and maintain product quality. This dynamic environment provides continuous learning and development opportunities, especially as new tools and standards are adopted.

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To thrive as a Software Validation professional, you need a solid understanding of software testing principles, validation methodologies, and quality assurance processes, often complemented by a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with test automation tools (such as Selenium or JUnit), validation frameworks, and compliance standards like ISO or FDA regulations is highly valuable. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help professionals excel in this role. These competencies are essential to ensure the reliability, safety, and compliance of software products before they reach end users.

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Infographic showing various Software Validation job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,495 per year, or $54.6 per hour.

Post Silicon Validation Engineer II

Cadence Design Systems Inc.

Cary, IL

Full-time

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Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Title:

Post Silicon Validation Engineer II

About Us

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. We apply our Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware, and IP that turn design concepts into reality. This strategy is supplemented by AI-augmented development practices throughout all our organizations to empower our team to focus on creative problem-solving and innovation. Our customers are the world's most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products-from chips to boards to systems-for dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and health. Join us and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and customer success.

Position Overview

We invite you to join a growing and innovative IP team dedicated to building best-in-class digital and mixed-signal IP solutions. You will work alongside seasoned professionals developing high-performance IP across protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet. In this role, you will be integral to the organization's efforts to support post-silicon bring-up and characterization.

Responsibilities:

- Evaluation of Cadence' cutting-edge designs in silicon in a lab environment

- Development of test methodologies and improvements to current test practices for validating silicon designs against various industry standards and internal specifications

- Devise script infrastructure and write scripts for configuring the device, test automation, and data analysis

- Collaborate with several groups such as analog designers, digital designers, system designers in devising experiments, drive data collection, and present results analysis

- Test Report generation for internal and customer consumption

- Support customer demonstration of Cadence' products and Application Engineers in supporting customers issues and debugs

- AI Incorporation: Leverage AI-powered tools and assistants to enhance productivity, improve decision making, and maintain high-quality customer deliverables. Apply AI-powered analytics tools to extract insights, identify patterns, and generate actionable recommendations from complex datasets.

Requirements/Qualifications:

- B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, or related engineering subject area

- 1+ years of validation experience and in high-speed analog/mixed signal designs

- Experience with high-speed test equipment such as Bit-Error Rate Tests (BERT), Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers.

- Solid software programming/scripting experience in languages such as Python or similar object-oriented languages.

- Candidate must be a self-starter, takes initiative, strong communication, great teammate

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