Qualcomm

Qualcomm

Sr. Staff Systems Test Engineer

San Diego, California, United States of America · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$158k-$236kDetected 2 days ago
PythonGoC++AndroidCI/CDLinuxRESTMachine LearningData AnalysisComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsTest AutomationAPI TestingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • Define and execute comprehensive test plans covering functionality, stability, reliability.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple programs and product generations.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

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

Nice to have

  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
  • 12 + years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
  • Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
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Skills

  • Python Go (Golang) C/C++ Test automation framework development and infrastructure engineering.
  • Linux, Android, Windows, and embedded platform validation.
  • Data analytics, telemetry, and large-scale validation data processing.
  • Root-cause analysis, debugging, and failure triage.
  • Software quality methodologies, test strategy development, and risk assessment.
  • Leadership & Soft Skills Technical leadership and organizational influence.
  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
  • Strong communication and executive-level presentation skills.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
  • Project prioritization and execution across multiple programs.
  • Architect scalable automation frameworks, validation infrastructure, and test methodologies.

Compensation

  • Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Camera & Imaging EVA / Computer Vision Graphics & GPU Multimedia (Audio, Video,

Company info

  • Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
  • Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering General Summary: As an engineer you will provide technical leadership in defining and executing test validation strategies for next-generation embedded computing platforms and APTECH technologies (one or more areas within Camera, EVA (Edge Vision AI), Graphics, Multimedia, AI/ML, and Compute).
  • You will architect scalable SW stability test plans. validation solutions, automation frameworks, and quality methodologies that enable industry-leading product quality, reliability, and customer experience.
  • The ideal candidate combines deep system-level validation expertise with strong software development skills in Python, Go, and C/C++, enabling the development of next-generation automation infrastructure, intelligent test systems, and data-driven quality solutions across Qualcomm product portfolios.
  • Key Technical Skills Embedded systems validation and system integration testing.
  • One or more APTECH domain expertise: Camera & Imaging EVA / Computer Vision Graphics & GPU Multimedia (Audio, Video, Display) AI/ML and Compute technologies Strong software development skills in: Python Go (Golang) C/C++ Test automation framework development and infrastructure engineering.
  • Mentoring, coaching, and team development.
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Equal opportunity

  • 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.
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