Sr. Staff, Product and Test Engineer
Quick summary
- Work type
- On-site
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Salary
- $162,600–$244,000 / yr
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- Dec 7, 2026
- Nearby
- 99+ roles within 25 mi
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Salary context
How this pay compares to similar roles
This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$223,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $203k versus about $194k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has 749 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $154,000–$231,000 across 429 roles with salary data.
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At a glance
TL;DR · Sr. Staff, Product and Test Engineer
As a Principal Hardware Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing cutting-edge mid-to-high power ASIC products using the most advanced process technologies. Your daily responsibilities include creating test plans and procedures, designing hardware solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product yield and quality. You will leverage your expertise in hardware design and measurement instruments like oscilloscopes and RF tools to troubleshoot complex issues and optimize tests for various operating conditions. Additionally, you will contribute to the evaluation of reliability and compliance, providing technical guidance and documentation for internal customers while managing project activities across different locations. This role requires a deep understanding of semiconductor technologies and industry trends, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement in design methodologies and automation flows.
Skills
What you'll do
- Develops complex hardware designs for advanced products independently.
- Identifies and optimizes tests to enhance device performance across various conditions.
- Evaluates design features to detect potential flaws and advises on compliance issues.
- Documents technical details of devices while ensuring compatibility and safety standards.
- Troubleshoots advanced product design issues and documents solutions for internal teams.
- Acts as a technical lead on mid-sized to large projects, managing cross-functional activities.
- Conducts specialized analyses and guides junior engineers in executing and interpreting these.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronics Engineering with 6+ years of hardware engineering experience.
- Develops complex features for hardware designs and advises less experienced engineers.
- Evaluates reliability and compatibility issues in device design and documentation.
- Manages project activities across teams and time zones, ensuring successful project completion.
- Utilizes advanced knowledge to identify potential IP patent opportunities within Qualcomm products.
- Interfaces with cross-functional teams to drive the latest test solutions for improved production quality.
- Troubleshoots advanced hardware issues and documents solutions for internal use.
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