System Level Test Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,200 - 141,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

RSU grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm in San Diego seeks a Test Engineer to work on early-stage silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams to test hardware and verify performance metrics across various conditions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have experience with embedded systems and programming in C/C++/Python. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in system or bench-level testing.
• Ability to develop or execute test cases for processors and SoCs.
• Hands-on experience with lab measurement tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering teams for silicon bring-up and validation.
• Create automated test content solutions across various chipsets.
• Develop effective production screens for system-level issues.

Skills

Embedded systems testing

Programming in C/C++/Python

Experience with lab measurement tools

Understanding of computer architecture

Familiarity with source control systems

Education

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

Master’s, Electrical or Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Git

Perforce

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

QUALCOMM Technologies Inc. is the world leader in supplying integrated circuit solutions for cellular wireless standards, automobile, compute, server, IoT, XR/VR, robotics, and more. The key to QTI's success is the ability to deliver complete optimized wireless platforms incorporating protocol, hardware, and software with high quality on schedule. To drive our next phase of growth in cellular, 5G/6G, compute, auto, and servers we are expanding the System Level Test group.

Responsibilities

Working with engineering teams for early-stage silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation efforts, testing and characterization of hardware with system software, and verification of device performance at various operating conditions (voltage, process, temperature). Partner with development teams to create automated test content solutions that stress the SoC across mobile, compute, automobile, server, and modem chipsets at various operating conditions. Develop effective production screens for system-level issues with team project leads. Proactive, capable of working in a fast-paced dynamic environment, enthusiastic as an individual contributor, and passionate about delivering quality work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in system or bench-level testing, preferably within mobile, automotive, IoT, or microprocessor industries.
• Understanding of computer architecture and operating systems (Android, Windows, Linux, or RTOS).
• Experience with embedded systems and SoC-level testing concepts.
• Ability to develop or execute test cases for processors, graphics, memory, thermal behavior, and power performance of SoCs.
• Experience reading specifications, creating test plans, and using test sequencers.
• Familiarity with source control systems such as Perforce or Git.
• Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Python, C#, or .NET.
• Hands‑on experience with lab measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
• Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize test data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with debugging or triage using Android debugging tools, JTAG, Lauterbach, or Trace32.
• Understanding of Android system architecture and boot process.
• Familiarity with system-level benchmarks such as Dhrystone and DOU.
• Relevant academic work, projects, or internships in silicon validation, embedded systems, or hardware bring-up.

Education Requirements

• Required: Bachelor's, Electrical Engineering.
• Preferred: Master’s, Electrical or Computer Science/Engineering.

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. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process.

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.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$94,200.00 – $141,200.00

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. Salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. In addition, we 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). We also provide a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.