Modem Integration & Test Engineer (Automation + AI/ML)

Qualcomm

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San Diego, CA Posted 10 days ago $89,000–$133,600 / year
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TL;DR

As an RFSW Integration & Test Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the Cellular System Test Engineering team as a junior or mid-level engineer to contribute to the integration and validation of RF software on modem platforms for 5G/6G devices. Your daily tasks include executing test cases for functional, regression, and system-level validations, supporting hardware and software bring-up activities, debugging issues with senior engineers, and building automation scripts and frameworks. You will need a basic understanding of RF fundamentals, wireless technologies, and familiarity with RF test equipment and base station simulators. Programming skills in Python or Shell are preferred, along with exposure to Linux/Android environments and data analysis tools. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment focused on cutting-edge cellular technology integration and testing.

Skills

Python Shell Linux Android CI/CD RF fundamentals Wireless technologies RF test equipment Base station simulators Embedded systems Test automation concepts Data analysis Log processing AI/ML concepts

What you'll do

  • Execute integration and validation of RF software features under guidance.
  • Develop and execute test cases for functional, regression, and system-level validation.
  • Support RF hardware and software bring-up activities for new platforms and features.
  • Debug and troubleshoot RF test and calibration issues with senior engineers.
  • Analyze logs, test results, and failures to identify root causes.
  • Assist in building and maintaining automation scripts and test frameworks.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in RF testing, embedded systems, or software validation (0-3 years preferred)
  • Basic understanding of RF fundamentals and wireless technologies (LTE, 5G NR)
  • Familiarity with RF test equipment and base station simulators
  • Programming/scripting skills in Python, Shell, or similar languages
  • Exposure to test automation concepts and Linux/Android environments
  • Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills
  • Good communication and collaboration abilities

Market check

Salary context

This $89,000–$133,600 range sits above 4% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$144,700–$225,100

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,475–$232,750

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 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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