System Level Test Engineer, Staff

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $141,300–$211,900 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Mar 16, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · System Level Test Engineer, Staff

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System Level Test Engineer - Staff works within the System Level Test group to stress and break leading-edge Snapdragon products across mobile, compute, automobile, server, and modem chipsets. This role involves IC design review, hardware testing, software development, and system engineering to ensure quality at various operating conditions like voltage, process, and temperature. You will perform early-stage silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, and characterization of processors, graphics, memory, thermal, and power performance for System-on-Chip designs. Key responsibilities include developing automated test content solutions, defining test board requirements, and creating production screens. Required skills include Android architecture knowledge, JTAG Lauterbach/Trace32 debugging, and experience with oscilloscopes and wireless network simulators. Preferred technical proficiencies include C#, .NET Framework, C/C++, Python, FPGA programming, and version control systems like Perforce or GIT to solve complex semiconductor manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Android SoC C++ Python C# .NET Linux Windows JTAG Lauterbach Trace32 Git Perforce FPGA Oscilloscopes Wireless Network Simulators Silicon Bring-up

What you'll do

Perform early-stage silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation for advanced semiconductor products.
Test and characterize hardware performance across various operating conditions including voltage, process, and temperature.
Develop automated test content solutions to stress SoC functionality, performance, stability, and benchmarks.
Define test board design requirements and deliver NPI and production test solutions.
Validate new system level testers for the product roadmap.
Develop effective production screens to identify and address system level issues.
Analyze hardware schematics and data sheets to develop comprehensive test cases for SoCs.
Debug and triage hardware using Android tools, JTAG Lauterbach, or Trace32.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience, Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.
8+ years of experience with System/SW/bench testing, preferably in the mobile devices or microprocessor industry.
Working knowledge of Android Architecture, Boot process, Kernel, Core BSP, and Android Performance.
Ability to analyze specifications, hardware schematics, and data sheets to develop test cases for SoCs.
Hands-on skills in bench characterization, new instrument evaluations, and production solution development.
Experience characterizing Processor, Graphics, Memory, Thermal, and Power performance of SoCs.
Proficiency with measurement equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, and Wireless Network Simulators.
Experience with C#, .NET Framework, C/C++, Python, and Source Control tools like Perforce or GIT (preferred).