#Product Thermal Test Engineer, Senior

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $107,000–$160,600 / yr
Posted: 94 days ago
Closes: Aug 29, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · #Product Thermal Test Engineer, Senior

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Join Qualcomm Technologies as a Systems Test Engineer within their expansive test and engineering systems team, focusing on power and thermal testing for CPUs, DDR, peripherals, AI technologies, and more. This role involves daily collaboration with test engineers and product teams to develop and execute comprehensive test plans using power measurement equipment. You will be responsible for collecting data, executing functional tests, and validating thermal mitigation algorithms across various high-performance use cases on Qualcomm chipsets. Key tasks include debugging software issues, providing detailed test results, and optimizing power consumption and thermal performance. Ideal candidates have a background in systems test engineering with experience in operating system testing, analytical problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Python or C/C++. Knowledge of embedded systems, Linux server OS, and thermal device profiles is beneficial for this role at the forefront of semiconductor technology innovation.

Skills

Python C C++ Linux Ubuntu Google Android Windows Phone SW test methodologies Thermal Device Profile Embedded systems Power measurement equipment

What you'll do

Develop and execute test plans for power and thermal software on Qualcomm chipsets.
Collect power measurements using specialized equipment for various system use cases.
Debug software-related issues in power and thermal systems across different operating environments.
Characterize and optimize power and thermal performance of high peak power use cases.
Validate thermal mitigation algorithms and profile junction/skin temperatures.
Provide detailed test results and optimization data to cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 2+ years of Systems Test Engineering experience.
Master's degree in Engineering or related field with 1+ year of Systems Test Engineering experience.
Experience in software product life cycle and SW test methodologies.
Proficiency in thermal and power testing on various operating systems platforms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.

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