Staff Systems Quality Test Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$147,024–$216,600 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 9, 2027

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TL;DR · Staff Systems Quality Test Engineer

The Staff Systems Quality Test Engineer joins the Systems Test Engineering team to lead the validation of new Wi-Fi features across functional, performance, and stability dimensions in system-level test environments. This individual is responsible for interpreting wireless specifications, designing test plans, developing automated test cases, and performing detailed log and packet analysis to identify defects and performance gaps. The role involves executing interoperability testing using a mix of legacy and non-legacy client devices to evaluate compatibility, throughput, latency, and reliability. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting system-level software and hardware issues, documenting defects in bug tracking systems, and providing data-driven recommendations to design teams. The position requires expertise in wireless specifications, automated test development, and advanced debugging techniques to ensure robust feature implementation within the Wi-Fi 8 technology space.

What you'll do

  • Interpret wireless specifications to design test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures for system-level software and hardware.
  • Perform validation of new Wi-Fi features across functional, performance, and stability dimensions in system-level environments.
  • Execute interoperability testing using a mix of legacy and non-legacy devices to evaluate compatibility, throughput, latency, and reliability.
  • Develop automated test cases and perform detailed log and packet analysis to identify defects and performance gaps.
  • Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot problems with program functions or outputs while documenting them in a bug tracking system.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations to design and development teams based on test findings to improve system performance and robustness.
  • Participate in design reviews and project meetings to communicate and implement development plans.

What we're looking for

  • A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is accepted.
  • Experience interpreting wireless specifications and performing complex testing of systems-level software and hardware.
  • Ability to design test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures for system-level testing.
  • Proficiency in identifying, analyzing, troubleshooting, and documenting defects using bug tracking systems.
  • Skill in conducting log and packet analysis to identify issues and provide data-driven recommendations.
  • Experience performing interoperability (IOT) functional and performance testing with a mix of legacy and non-legacy devices.
  • Ability to develop automated test cases and perform validation across functional, performance, and stability dimensions.
  • Capability to manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with minimal supervision.

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