Staff Test Engineer, Hardware Security

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$134,800–$202,200 / yr
Posted
35 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Feb 3, 2027

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Similar $180k
This role $168k
$125k most similar roles pay here $228k

This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $152,693–$208,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $180k 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 · Staff Test Engineer, Hardware Security

Staff Test Engineer, Hardware Security leads a team of engineers focused on developing, implementing, and optimizing security testing and programming solutions for ASIC, SoC, and multi-chiplet devices. The role involves managing multiple projects to ensure the integrity and reliability of semiconductor products through advanced validation tools and custom digital circuitry design. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating test plans before chip tape out, analyzing results to improve yield and reduce test time, and driving debug efforts for chip fusing functionality. Candidates will work with ATE platforms like 93K and UF+ using Java and VB to develop scalable programs. Required skills include proficiency in Java, C++, Python, or Perl, along with experience in Unix/Linux environments, version control systems like SVN or GIT, and knowledge of test methodologies such as Boundary Scan, ATPG, MBIST, TIC, and JTAG.

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor a team of hardware security test engineers in project execution and professional development.
  • Create comprehensive test plans for ASIC and SoC products prior to chip tape out.
  • Develop scalable ATE test programs using Java and VB for production deployment.
  • Analyze test results to improve yield, reduce test time, and ensure product security.
  • Drive debug efforts to resolve chip fusing functionality and manufacturing yield issues.
  • Develop advanced validation solutions and tools using software systems and applications.
  • Design custom digital circuitry to support on-board boot and specific security requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of experience (or Master's with 3+, or PhD with 2+).
  • 2+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in ATE and test methodologies.
  • Experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) languages such as Java or C++.
  • Proficiency in Unix/Linux systems.
  • Experience with digital circuit design.
  • Strong software systems and applications development background.
  • Experience with security hardware architecture, design, validation, or testing of silicon solutions (preferred); experience with Advantest 93K (preferred).

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