System Level Test Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $94,200–$141,200 / yr
Posted: 8 days ago
Closes: Dec 5, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · System Level Test Engineer

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As a Junior System Level Test Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies Inc., you will join the dynamic System Level Test (SLT) group responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of Snapdragon products across various industries including mobile, automotive, compute, and server sectors. Your primary responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams to conduct early-stage silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation, developing automated test content solutions that stress system-on-chip performance under diverse conditions, and creating effective production screens for system-level issues. You will leverage your expertise in computer architecture, operating systems, and embedded systems testing to execute and develop test cases for processors, graphics, memory, thermal behavior, and power performance. Familiarity with tools like Perforce or Git, proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and hands-on experience with lab measurement equipment are essential for this role, which demands a proactive approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Python C C++ .NET Git Perforce Android Linux Windows RTOS Dhrystone DOU JTAG Lauterbach Trace32 Oscilloscopes Logic Analyzers Power Supplies C#

What you'll do

Conduct early-stage silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation efforts for Qualcomm products.
Test and characterize hardware with system software across various operating conditions.
Develop automated test content solutions to stress SoCs functionally and performance-wise.
Work with project leads to create effective production screens for system-level issues.
Verify device performance at different voltage, process, and temperature levels.
Partner with development teams to ensure high-quality testing of Snapdragon products.

What we're looking for

0-3 years of experience in system or bench-level testing in mobile, automotive, IoT, or microprocessor industries.
Understanding of computer architecture and operating systems (Android, Windows, Linux, RTOS).
Experience with embedded systems and SoC-level testing concepts.
Ability to develop or execute test cases for processors, graphics, memory, thermal behavior, and power performance.
Familiarity with source control systems such as Perforce or Git and programming in C, C++, Python, C#, .NET.
Hands-on experience with lab measurement tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies.

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