#Software Engineer – Platform Test

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 62 days ago $89,000$133,600 / year

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TL;DR

As a Senior Engineer on the Platform Test team at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will drive innovation and reliability for Snapdragon SoC-based platforms by developing and maintaining automated test scripts, integrating them into CI/CD workflows, and validating platform components such as CPU, Kernel, Performance, and Linux distributions. You will enhance existing test frameworks, collaborate with development teams to ensure testability, and troubleshoot technical challenges independently. Proficiency in Python and Shell/Bash scripting is essential, along with a basic understanding of Linux distributions and OS fundamentals. Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, source code management, and test automation tools is required, as well as strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively without extensive guidance. Experience with real-world deployment scenarios and performance benchmarking techniques is desirable.

Skills

Python Shell CI/CD Linux Ubuntu Redhat CentOS Java C C++ Docker

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts for CI/CD workflows.
  • Execute test plans to validate platform components for performance and stability.
  • Enhance existing test frameworks and improve automation processes.
  • Troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver efficient solutions independently.
  • Automate industry-standard benchmarks and integrate OEM requirements.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ year of software engineering or related work experience.
  • Proficiency in Python and shell/bash scripting.
  • Basic understanding of Linux distributions and OS fundamentals.
  • Experience with CI/CD workflows and test automation tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
  • Willingness to learn performance benchmarking techniques.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.

Market check

Salary context

This $89,000–$133,600 range sits above 5% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$123,000$198,250

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,000$186,700

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 564 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 531 roles with salary data.

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