HSIO Bench Test Engineer

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 29 days ago $94,200–$141,200 / year
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TL;DR

The Post Silicon Engineering group at Qualcomm seeks a junior to mid-level Test Methodology Engineer to develop and execute test solutions for complex SOCs. This role involves defining and implementing characterization plans for high-speed interfaces like PCIe, USB3, UFS, and LP-DDR, ensuring compliance with electrical standards and optimizing design parameters. The engineer will collaborate closely with IC Design, Systems Engineering, and Customer Engineering teams to debug issues in silicon bring-up and validate performance across various conditions. Key skills include knowledge of VLSI technologies, high-speed test methodologies, and hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and J-BERTs. Familiarity with Python for test automation and board design concepts is beneficial. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Python C# VLSI CMOS Mixed-Signal Semiconductor Physics High-Speed Test SERDES DDR LPDDR Oscilloscopes TDRs VNAs J-BERT

What you'll do

  • Define and execute development of test methodologies for high-speed SERDES interfaces.
  • Characterize high-speed interfaces to optimize design parameters and validate electrical compliance.
  • Drive first silicon bring-up and debug at external foundries.
  • Analyze technical data on parametric performance under various operating conditions.
  • Assist in hardware design and debug related to power integrity and signal integrity issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for chip/circuit bring-up and debug.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required.
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience preferred; fresh graduates welcome.
  • Strong understanding of VLSI technologies and CMOS analog/digital circuits.
  • Experience with high-speed test and characterization techniques including eye diagrams and jitter analysis.
  • Familiarity with SERDES characterization/validation and DDR/LPDDR protocols.
  • Hands-on lab equipment experience, such as oscilloscopes and J-BERT testers.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Market check

Salary context

This $94,200–$141,200 range sits above 12% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$124,127–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$134,625–$190,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

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