Senior Digital Test Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $117,800–$176,600 / yr
Posted: 40 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 16, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Qualcomm

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

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TL;DR · Senior Digital Test Engineer

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The Senior Digital Test Engineer joins the Product and Test Engineering team to create test solutions for New Product Introduction, specifically focusing on silicon validation, characterization, and manufacturing enablement of Qualcomm Silicon on Chip products. The role involves developing test solutions for microprocessors, HSIO, logic, and memory, as well as addressing yield management, diagnostics, and test time. Candidates will utilize Python, Java, and Linux while working with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and network analyzers. The work requires knowledge of signal integrity, transmission line theory, and digital logic. Key responsibilities include supporting high-volume production of leading-edge semiconductor devices and photonic integrated circuits, potentially involving FPGA programming, embedded software development, and analysis of optical communication system metrics like OSNR and receiver sensitivity.

Skills

Python Java C++ Linux DFT DFM VLSI ATE Signal Integrity Machine Learning Embedded SW Oscilloscope Spectrum Analyzer Logic Analyzer Network Analyzer Digital Logic Computer Architecture

What you'll do

Create test solutions for New Product Introduction, including silicon validation and characterization.
Develop manufacturing enablement solutions for Qualcomm Silicon on Chip (SOC) products.
Perform yield management, diagnostics, and test time analysis for hardware components.
Develop ATE test solutions using AI and machine learning models.
Conduct thermal test analysis and support 2.5D/3D IC testing.
Support high-volume production of leading-edge semiconductor devices and EIC/PIC products.
Use Python, Java, and Linux to develop software and algorithmic models for testing.
Operate common test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Optics (preferred).
3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
Knowledge of Python, Java, and Linux.
Experience working with 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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