Automotive Software Test, Staff

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RSU grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego, CA seeks a skilled Systems Test Engineer to develop and validate embedded testing for automotive platforms, including ADAS/IVI features. The role emphasizes robust test automation (C/C++, Python) across Linux, QNX, and Android environments.

You will design and execute test plans, analyze failures, and collaborate with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) methodologies to ensure high-quality automotive systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree adds 3+ years; PhD adds 2+ years.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Automation testing

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

HIL

SIL

AUTOSAR

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G/Mobile - ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. Qualcomm is utilizing its traditional strengths in digital wireless technologies to play a central role in digital transformation in automotive. Snapdragon Digital Chassis is a set of cloud-connected platforms for telematics and connectivity, the digital cockpit, and driver assistance and autonomy. Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) are one of the fastest-growing segments in automotive electronic systems that help the vehicle driver while driving or during parking. 4G, 5G, V2V, V2X, signal and image process, computer vision and deep learning technology are widely used in IVI, ADAS and AD.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automotive domain test experience and some exposure to IVI, ADAS and AD features.
• Experience with HIL (Hardware in Loop) and SIL (Software in Loop) test methodologies used for testing embedded systems.
• Test experience on Multimedia/CV/AI technologies a huge plus – Camera, Audio, Video, Graphic, EVA/CV, neural networks and AI processing.
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR Fundamentals (e.g. BSD, CDD etc.).
• 6+ years of SW development, planning, test case design/development and validation experience in Linux, QNX, Android, Multimedia, Kernels and device driver domains.
• 6+ years of strong automation experience with test case development (C/C++, Python a must).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to create and execute manual and automated test plans and test cases , reporting bugs and testing bug fixes

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

• $130,600.00 - $195,800.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.