Senior Staff Product and Test Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$162,600–$244,000 / yr
Posted
93 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Dec 7, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $203k
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This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $146,500–$214,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $203k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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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 Staff Product and Test Engineer

Sr. Staff, Product and Test Engineer works within the Hardware Engineering group to develop test plans, procedures, manufacturing solutions, and hardware designs for leading-edge mid-high power ASIC products using advanced process technologies. The role involves performing silicon design verification, troubleshooting functional device issues, characterizing electrical parameters against simulations, and evaluating material reliability. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing complex features, optimizing tests across various operating conditions, and providing technical leadership to less experienced engineers. The position requires proficiency with measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and RF tools. Key tasks involve conducting specialized analyses like signal integrity, power integrity, and teardown studies while collaborating with cross-functional teams in RF, Analog, Digital IC design, and Software Engineering. This role solves critical production challenges by improving yield, test time, and quality for advanced integrated circuitry and packaging solutions.

What you'll do

  • Create test plans, procedures, and hardware designs for high-power ASIC products using advanced process technologies.
  • Perform silicon design verification, debug functional issues, and analyze electrical parameters against design simulations.
  • Identify ways to optimize tests and hardware designs by evaluating device performance across various operating conditions.
  • Troubleshoot complex product design issues and document solutions for internal teams.
  • Conduct specialized analyses including signal integrity, power integrity, and feasibility studies.
  • Act as a technical lead on large projects while managing deliverables across different teams and time zones.
  • Identify unique hardware components or functions that can be filed for intellectual property patents.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers on design, testing, and documentation tasks.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of hardware engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of hardware engineering experience.
  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of hardware engineering experience.
  • At least 8 years of hardware engineering or related work experience is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of experience with hardware design and measurement instruments like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
  • At least 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
  • Ability to perform advanced data analysis, interpretation, and troubleshooting for complex product designs.
  • Proficiency in communicating complex information to diverse audiences and influencing key organizational decisions.

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