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

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As a Staff Lab Engineer at our leading-edge technology firm, you will join a dynamic and innovative team focused on Server CPU Power & Performance development. This senior individual contributor role involves independently managing complex assignments to enable, sustain, and optimize lab systems and infrastructure. Your daily tasks include configuring and validating test systems, resolving advanced system issues across hardware, firmware, OS, and lab infrastructure layers, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient data collection and test readiness. You will also drive long-term improvements by defining standardized processes, evaluating lab equipment, and communicating technical status effectively. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in semiconductor R&D, proficiency with lab tools like oscilloscopes and multimeters, advanced system-level troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with project tracking systems such as Jira.

What you'll do

  • Owns end-to-end bring-up and validation of systems for Server CPU power and performance characterization.
  • Applies advanced technical judgment to debug and resolve complex system issues across multiple layers.
  • Partners with cross-functional teams to ensure test readiness and efficient data collection.
  • Drives root-cause analysis of lab failures and implements sustainable corrective actions.
  • Defines and standardizes lab processes, workflows, and best practices in a fast-paced R&D environment.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor R&D or similar technical fields.
  • Independently manage complex, non-routine assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Own end-to-end system bring-up, configuration, validation, and deployment for Server CPU testing.
  • Apply advanced technical judgment to debug and resolve multi-layer system issues.
  • Define, refine, and standardize lab processes and best practices in a fast-paced R&D environment.

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