Wireless Software Engineer

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a System Test Engineer to perform end-to-end testing of WLAN and Bluetooth products in Santa Clara, CA. You will develop and execute test cases, analyze results, and work with system, software, hardware, and RF engineers to support product launches.

Required background in digital communications, WLAN knowledge, and strong debugging skills. Python-based test automation and experience with WLAN analysis are preferred.

Qualifications

• Background in digital communications.
• Networking knowledge, Wireless Communications, TCP/IP.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform System level testing for WLAN and Bluetooth products.
• Develop and execute test cases under various operational scenarios.
• Analyze results, debug issues, and provide recommendations.
• Enhance and automate test procedures and analysis tools.

Skills

Digital comms

Wireless knowledge TCP/IP

Debugging skills

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Computer Engineering with testing

Tools

Python

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering

General Summary:

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform System level testing for wireless connectivity products, especially WLAN and Bluetooth.
• Test:
  • Protocol functionality
  • End-to-end system behavior
  • Performance
  • Physical layer and RF features
• Develop and execute test cases under various operational scenarios.
• Analyze results, debug issues, and provide recommendations.
• Enhance and automate test procedures and analysis tools.
• Work closely with system, software, hardware, and RF engineers to support commercialization and product launches

Technical Skills

Required

• Background in digital communications.
• Networking knowledge, Wireless Communications, TCP/IP.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• WLAN technologies (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be).
• OFDMA and MIMO concepts.
• Test automation experience.
• WLAN packet/sniffer analysis.
• Programming in Python

Experience

• 1 to 2 years of hands‑on system testing and debugging experience is considered a plus.
• Experience with WLAN and Bluetooth testing is preferred.
• Experience developing automated test solutions and/or Python programming skills.

Education

• MSEE (Master's in Electrical Engineering) preferred.
• MSCE (Master's in Computer Engineering) with testing experience is also suitable

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on diverse assignments.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Typical Qualcomm WLAN System Test Focus Areas

For your group's WLAN System Test organization, candidates are commonly expected to have exposure to:

• WLAN/BT system validation
• Test automation frameworks using Python
• Wireless protocol analysis
• Performance benchmarking
• RF and PHY validation
• End-to-end feature verification
• Competitive analysis and issue triage

Minimum Qualifications

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

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$104,200.00 - $156,200.00

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. 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.