System Level Test Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Global Trading Pte. Ltd. is expanding its System Level Test group.

You will join a team working on IC design reviews, hardware testing, software and system engineering, and customer applications. Responsibilities include silicon bring‑up, post‑silicon validation, and collaboration with software teams to evaluate system performance. The role requires hands‑on debugging, familiarity with Android architecture and debugging tools, and experience with production testing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or CS.
• 1+ years hands‑on System/SW/bench test or HW-SW interaction test in mobile devices or microprocessors.
• Experience with characterizing Processors, PCIe, Graphics, Memory, Thermal and Power performance of ASICs.
• Experience developing and executing test cases for Android-based devices.
• Experience with production testing environments, including Gauge R&R and shop-floor support.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams from silicon bring‑up to post‑silicon validation.
• Test and characterize hardware/software interactions across platforms.
• Evaluate device performance under varying conditions (voltage, process, thermal) and assist production tests.
• Develop production screens for system‑level issues with production/test teams.

Skills

SiP testing

PCB-level debugging

C/C++

Python

Android debugging tools

JTAG Lauterbach/Trace32

Source control (Git, Perforce)

System level performance

Measurement equipment (oscilloscopes,

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

HDMI

WiFi

PCIe

SATA/HSUSB

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Global Trading Pte. Ltd.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

Job Function: Qualcomm Inc. is a world leader in supplying integrated circuit solutions for cellular wireless standards and is the number one fabless semiconductor company. The key to Qualcomm’s success is its ability to deliver complete, optimized wireless platforms to customers - incorporating protocol, hardware and software with high quality and on schedule. To drive the next phase of growth in cellular, wireless peripherals, 4G/5G/6G and AI technologies, we are expanding the System Level Test group. The System Level Test group is responsible for characterizing system performance for Qualcomm’s leading‑edge Snapdragon products manufactured using the most advanced processes technologies. In this role you will be member of a team working on IC design reviews, IC hardware testing, software, system engineering, and customer applications. Responsibilities include working with engineering teams from early-stage silicon bring‑up to post‑silicon validation efforts, collaborating with software teams to evaluate integrated system performance, testing and characterizing hardware/software interactions, evaluating device performance across various operating conditions (voltage, process and thermal) and working with the production test teams to develop effective production screens for system level issues. The individual selected for this position should be proactive, capable of working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, enthusiastic about contributing both independently and within a team, and passionate about delivering high quality work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Module / System in Package (SiP) / Board product testing in New Product Introduction (NPI) or High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM). Experience with server product is a plus.
• Experience using electrical and system-level measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, wireless network simulators.
• Experience or familiarity with one or more of the following areas is a plus,
  • Characterizing high speed interfaces (HDMI, WiFi, PCIE, SATA, HSUSB)
  • CMOS digital and Mixed Signal circuits such as ADC, DAC, PLL, Codecs.
• Experience in C#, .NET Framework, C/C++, Perl/Python is a plus.
• Working knowledge of system level performance benchmarks and stress tests (e.g. like Dhrystone, AnTuTu, Monkey Test)
• Hands‑on experience on module testing, PCB‑level debugs, SMT‑related issues.
• Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics and layout files.
• Experience using source control systems such as Perforce, GIT, or equivalent tools.
• The candidate is expected to be self‑driven to quickly get up to speed on various aspects of test developments & flexible to take up tasks as per the project needs.
• Demonstrated ability to independently ramp up on test development and validation activities, with flexibility to support evolving project needs.
• Strong learning agility with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional engineering environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience in System / SW / bench test / HW‑SW interaction test, preferably in the mobile devices/microprocessor industry.
• Experience with characterizing Processors, PCIE, Graphics, Memory, Thermal and Power performance of ASICs.
• Experience developing and executing test cases for Android‑based devices.
• Experience with production testing environments, including Gauge R& R, shop‑floor support and handling OSATS.
• Experience analyzing specifications and developing test plans, test cases and executing system‑level validation.
• Hands‑on debug and triage experience using Android debugging tools and/or using JTAG Lauterbach/Trace32 is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Android Architecture, Android Boot process, Kernel, Core BSP and Android Performance is required.
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills with the ability to debug system‑level failures and identify effective technical solutions
• Good system level understanding of the HW platforms having various peripherals like PCIE, DDR, UFS, USB, Display, Camera, Power management ICs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

Applicants:

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