System Level Test Engineer - Staff

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$134,800–$202,200 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Closes
Dec 5, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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At Qualcomm Technologies Inc., the System Level Test (SLT) group is seeking a senior-level engineer to join their dynamic team focused on designing and delivering best-in-class system test solutions for Snapdragon products across various industries including mobile, compute, automotive, and server sectors. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to conduct early-stage silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation, developing automated test content that stresses SoCs in terms of functionality, performance, stability, and benchmarks under diverse operating conditions. The engineer will also work on defining test board design requirements, validating new system-level testers for upcoming products, and creating effective production screens for system issues. Essential skills include hands-on experience with Android architecture, bench characterization, and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes and power supplies, along with strong problem-solving and communication abilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Android Python C C++ Linux Windows Git Perforce JTAG Lauterbach Trace32 Oscilloscopes Power_Supplies Wireless_Network_Simulators BSP Kernel Android_Performance Thermal_Monitoring Power_Management System_on_Chip Debugging Source_Control

What you'll do

  • Conduct early-stage silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation for Qualcomm Snapdragon products.
  • Develop automated test content to stress SoCs across various operating conditions in mobile devices.
  • Work with engineering teams to define test board design requirements and deliver NPI solutions.
  • Validate new system level testers for upcoming product roadmaps and ensure quality standards.
  • Collaborate on creating effective production screens for detecting system-level issues efficiently.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in system/SW/bench testing in mobile devices/microprocessor industry.
  • Proficient in Android architecture, boot process, kernel, and core BSP development.
  • Ability to analyze specifications and develop test cases for SOCs based on HW schematics.
  • Hands-on skills in bench characterization, new instrument evaluations, and production solution development.
  • Experience characterizing processors, graphics, memory, thermal, and power performance of SOCs.
  • Background in semiconductor engineering, manufacturing process, wireless standards, and design/test of wireless products.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills for working with global teams.

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