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$178k
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
623 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 603 roles with salary data.
As a Sr. Staff Systems Test Engineer within the Systems Test Engineering group, you will provide technical leadership in defining and executing test validation strategies for next-generation embedded computing platforms and APTECH technologies. You will architect scalable automation frameworks, infrastructure, and quality methodologies to ensure product reliability from post-silicon enablement through commercialization. Your daily work involves developing data-driven quality metrics, performing root-cause analysis across hardware, firmware, and drivers, and mentoring other engineers. To succeed, you must possess strong software development skills in Python, Go, and C/C++, alongside expertise in Linux, Android, and Windows environments. The role focuses on solving complex validation challenges within specific domains such as Camera, EVA, Graphics, Multimedia, AI/ML, and Compute technologies. You will drive shift-left testing and continuous integration to ensure high-quality performance across diverse product portfolios.
SoC
Embedded Systems
Python
C
C++
C#
.NET
Android
Linux
RTOS
JTAG
Lauterbach
Trace32
Perforce
Git
Oscilloscopes
Logic Analyzers
Power Supplies
Silicon Validation
System Level Test
ASIC
Hardware Design
Oscilloscopes
Spectrum Analyzers
RF Tools
Signal Integrity
Power Integrity
System on Chip
IC Design
Data Analysis
Electronic Hardware
Manufacturing Solutions