Digital Test Engineer, Staff

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $141,300–$211,900 / yr
Posted: 17 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Mar 24, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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

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TL;DR · Digital Test Engineer, Staff

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The Digital Test Engineer, Staff joins the Product and Test Engineering team to create test solutions for New Product Introduction, specifically focusing on silicon validation, characterization, and manufacturing enablement of Qualcomm Silicon on Chip products. The role involves developing test solutions for microprocessors, HSIO, logic, and memory, while addressing DFT/DFM needs like yield management and diagnostics. Candidates will utilize Python, Java, and Linux to work with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers. The work requires knowledge of signal integrity, transmission line theory, and potentially AI/ML for ATE test development. The position also involves collaborating on 2.5D/3D IC testing, thermal analysis, and photonic integrated circuits. Required expertise includes hardware engineering experience and proficiency in digital logic, computer architecture, and VLSI design.

Skills

Python Java C++ Linux ATE Advantest 93K Teradyne UFlex Embedded SW VLSI Digital Logic Signal Integrity Oscilloscope Spectrum Analyzer Logic Analyzer Network Analyzer Machine Learning

What you'll do

Create test solutions for New Product Introduction, including silicon validation and characterization.
Develop manufacturing enablement solutions for Qualcomm System on Chip (SOC) products.
Perform yield management, diagnostics, and test time analysis for hardware components.
Develop ATE test solutions using AI and machine learning algorithmic models.
Conduct analytic reviews with Design and DFT teams to improve product performance.
Support high-volume production of leading-edge semiconductor devices and EIC/PIC products.
Use test equipment like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers to validate hardware.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Optics/Photonics, or related field.
Master's or PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering or Optics (preferred).
4+ years of Hardware Engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree.
3+ years of Hardware Engineering experience with a Master's degree.
2+ years of Hardware Engineering experience with a PhD.
Knowledge of Python, Java, and Linux.
Experience with common test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and network analyzers.
Knowledge of signal integrity and transmission line theory.

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