Senior Digital Test Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$111,300–$166,900 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 16, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $139k
$100k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $144,925–$194,687 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $139k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 623 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Digital Test Engineer

The Senior Digital Test Engineer joins the Product and Test Engineering team to develop test solutions for New Product Introduction, specifically focusing on Silicon Validation, Characterization, and Manufacturing Enablement of Silicon on Chip products. The role involves creating test solutions for various areas including microprocessors, HSIO, logic, memory, and DFT/DFM yield management. Candidates will work with Python, Java, and Linux while utilizing equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers. The position requires expertise in signal integrity, transmission line theory, and potentially FPGA programming or embedded software development for optical subsystems. The core work involves solving technical challenges in semiconductor manufacturing and characterization, including high-volume production of leading-edge devices and integrated RF/photonic products. This role addresses critical hardware engineering problems to ensure the reliability and performance of advanced silicon components.

What you'll do

  • Create test solutions for Silicon Validation and Characterization of SoC products.
  • Develop manufacturing enablement strategies for high-volume production of semiconductor devices.
  • Design and implement ATE test programs using AI and machine learning models.
  • Perform analytical reviews with design and DFT teams to improve yield management.
  • Conduct thermal test analysis and support testing for 2.5D/3D IC packaging.
  • Develop software and algorithmic models for automated test equipment (ATE) development.
  • Execute hardware testing using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
  • Prototype optical subsystems through FPGA programming and embedded software development.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Optics/Photonics, or a related field.
  • Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Optics (preferred).
  • 3+ years of Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.
  • Knowledge of Python, Java, and Linux.
  • Experience working with common test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and network analyzers.
  • Knowledge of signal integrity and transmission line theory.
  • 1-2 years of industry experience on Advantest 93K or Teradyne UFlex/IFlex (preferred).
  • Familiarity with active and passive photonic devices and optical communication system metrics (preferred).

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