Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$134,883–$166,900 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Dec 19, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $173k
This role $151k
$125k most similar roles pay here $228k

This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $154,728–$191,875 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $173k 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 836 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Hardware Test Engineer

The Senior Hardware Test Engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. involves independently planning and executing test solutions for new product functionality in high-volume manufacturing environments. This position focuses on the Bring-up, debug, validation, and qualification of system-in-package (SIP) products that integrate system-on-chip (SOC) and companion chips using Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) platforms. Daily responsibilities include developing cost-effective production test solutions, evaluating and characterizing leading-edge products in advanced processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as RF, Analog and Digital IC designers, software engineers, and customer engineering to enhance yield and quality. The ideal candidate should have expertise in automation, design for test (DFT), and structural tests techniques, along with experience in hardware/software testing and performance characterization under various conditions.

What you'll do

  • Develop and validate test programs for system-in-package products using ATE platforms.
  • Characterize device performance under various process and operating conditions.
  • Interface with cross-functional teams to integrate new test solutions in production.
  • Evaluate and develop cost-effective manufacturing solutions for advanced processes.
  • Perform hardware/software testing, debugging, and qualification of new product features.
  • Release high-quality production test solutions into the manufacturing environment.

What we're looking for

  • At least 2 years of experience in hardware testing and validation.
  • Proficient in developing test programs for system-in-package (SIP) products.
  • Experience with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) platforms required.
  • Strong skills in design for test (DFT) and structural tests techniques.
  • Ability to interface with cross-functional teams including RF, analog, and digital IC designers.
  • Expertise in evaluating and characterizing manufacturing solutions for leading-edge products.
  • Capable of driving improvements in yield, test time, and quality through innovative testing.

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