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Listed pay typically runs
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As a Senior Software Engineer (Platform Test) on the Platform Test team, you will drive innovation and reliability for Snapdragon SoC-based platforms. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated test scripts, integrating them into CI/CD workflows, and validating critical platform components including CPU, Kernel, Performance, and Linux distributions. Your daily work involves executing test plans to ensure stability and compliance, enhancing existing test frameworks, and automating industry-standard benchmarks while incorporating OEM requirements. To succeed in this role, you must be proficient in Python and Shell or Bash scripting, with familiarity in Java or C/C++. You will utilize your knowledge of Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Redhat, as well as OS fundamentals such as memory and scheduling, to troubleshoot technical challenges and ensure high-quality performance for complex hardware systems.
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Median $214000 from 763 postings across 66 companies.
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