Senior Systems Test Architect — Embedded AI/Compute

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 157,500 - 236,300; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to provide technical leadership in defining and executing test validation strategies for embedded computing platforms and APTECH technologies.

You will architect scalable SW stability test plans, validation solutions, automation frameworks, and quality methodologies that enable industry-leading product quality and customer experience. The role requires leading system-level validation, developing data-driven metrics, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level validation strategy for embedded platforms and APTECH technologies (preferred domain knowledge in one more area- Camera, EVA (Edge Vision AI), Graphics, Multimedia, AI/ML, and Compute).
• Define and execute comprehensive test plans covering functionality, stability, reliability.
• Architect scalable automation frameworks, validation infrastructure, and test methodologies.
• Drive end-to-end product quality from post-silicon enablement through commercialization.
• Lead cross-functional debug and root-cause analysis across hardware, firmware, drivers, middleware, and applications.
• Develop data-driven quality metrics, dashboards, and product readiness indicators.
• Collaborate closely with cross functional Engineering teams.
• Drive shift-left testing, continuous integration, and automation initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple programs and product generations.

Skills

Embedded systems validation

Camera & Imaging

EVA / Edge Vision AI

Graphics & GPU

Multimedia (Audio, Video, Display)

AI/ML & Compute

Python

Go (Golang)

C/C++

Test automation

Linux

Android

Windows

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to provide technical leadership in defining and executing test validation strategies for embedded computing platforms and APTECH technologies.

You will architect scalable SW stability test plans, validation solutions, automation frameworks, and quality methodologies that enable industry-leading product quality and customer experience. The role requires leading system-level validation, developing data-driven metrics, and collaborating