Automotive Software Test, Staff

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 145 days ago $134,800–$202,200 / year
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TL;DR

The Senior Software Test Engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., focuses on advancing the Snapdragon Digital Chassis platform within automotive software functional safety and test concepts. This position involves developing and automating test cases for 5G/Mobile technologies in ADAS and Autonomous Driving systems, requiring expertise in Linux, QNX, Android, multimedia kernels, and device drivers. Daily tasks include leading a global team of engineers to create comprehensive test plans, execute both manual and automated tests, and ensure product quality from pre-silicon through commercial deployment. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, automation proficiency with C/C++ and Python, and experience in HIL/SIL methodologies. Knowledge of AUTOSAR fundamentals is preferred, as well as familiarity with multimedia/sensor technologies such as cameras, radars, lidar, and neural networks.

Skills

C C++ Python Linux QNX Android Multimedia Kernels Device Drivers HIL SIL AUTOSAR IVI ADAS AD Camera Audio Video Graphics Radar Lidar Sensors Neural Networks AI Processing

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute automated test cases for automotive software using C/C++ and Python.
  • Design and validate test plans for 5G/V2X systems in ADAS and autonomous driving features.
  • Analyze and debug complex issues in multimedia, sensor technologies, and AI processing.
  • Lead a global team of SW test engineers to ensure quality across multiple geographical locations.
  • Implement HIL and SIL testing methodologies for embedded automotive system validation.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of software development experience in Linux, QNX, Android, multimedia, kernels, and device drivers.
  • Strong automation skills with proficiency in C/C++ and Python for test case development.
  • Experience leading a team of software test engineers across multiple geographical locations.
  • Expertise in creating and executing manual and automated test plans, reporting bugs, and testing bug fixes.
  • Knowledge of AUTOSAR fundamentals and experience with HIL and SIL test methodologies.

Market check

Salary context

This $134,800–$202,200 range sits above 38% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$143,000–$237,125

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$154,250–$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 595 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 540 roles with salary data.

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