Senior Engineer, RF Test Development
Qualcomm
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This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $147,200–$213,531 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $147k versus about $180k for comparable roles.
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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has 575 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $147,900–$218,400 across 552 roles with salary data.
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JOB TITLE: RF System Test Engineer, Senior The RF System Test team requires a Senior RF System Test Engineer to validate modem, RF, and antenna subsystems for cellular connectivity across smartphones, automotive, and IoT platforms. You will define, automate, and execute validation strategies for 5G NR and emerging cellular features, ensuring product quality and 3GPP standards compliance. Daily responsibilities include developing automated test frameworks, analyzing test results to identify root causes of failures, and performing RF measurements like transmitter performance and spectrum emissions. You will utilize Python, C++, SQL, and AI-assisted tools for log analysis, defect triage, and automation development. This role solves complex system-level integration problems by coordinating between software, hardware, and systems teams to ensure successful customer deployments and high-quality software releases across various wireless technologies.
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