Cellular Systems - Automation Development Engineer

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering

General Summary:

Tests and modifies general systems-level software/hardware, specialized utility and/or hardware. Interprets wireless specifications. Designs test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. Documents systems-level defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to developers. Identifies, analyzes, troubleshoots, and documents problems with program function, output, or content. Develops testing programs that assess effectiveness of a new system or modification of an existing system.        

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Development Engineer with expertise in Cellular systems, automated on-target testing, and CI/CD integration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advanced Python and shell scripting, Cellular network protocols, and DevOps practices. This role involves developing automation scripts for end-to-end Cellular network, performing on-target testing, integrating continuous integration and delivery pipelines, and collaborating with global teams across different time zones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cellular systems Automation:

  • Develop and maintain Python based frameworks to automate tasks related to Cellular network configuration, monitoring, and management.

  • Utilize Cellular network protocols such as 5G, and related technologies.

  • Implement and manage automation frameworks for Cellular systems.

• Automated On-Target Testing:

  • Design and execute automated tests on various cellular nodes and systems to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability.

  • Develop test cases and scenarios for various Cellular configurations and protocols.

  • Use tools like PyTest, Robot Framework, Shell and custom testing frameworks for automated testing.

• CI/CD Integration:

  • Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automation scripts and configurations.

  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows to ensure continuous validation of Cellular system changes.

  • Use various tools like Jenkins, GitLab and perforce for pipeline management.

  • Design, implement and support Data engineering and MLOps pipelines for wireless systems.

• Collaboration Across Timezones:

  • Work closely with network engineers, DevOps teams, and software developers and testers located in different time zones to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions.

  • Schedule and participate in virtual meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with global teams.

  • Provide support for production environments, including troubleshooting and resolving automation issues, while accommodating different time zones.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.

• Experience:

  • 2-7 years of relevant Experience

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Advanced Python programming and shell scripting.

  • Experience with latest Cellular network protocols (eg, LTE, 5G, etc) with a solid understanding of RAN.

  • Strong understanding of network automation tools and frameworks.

  • Experience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Perforce).

  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Robot Framework).

  • Basic knowledge of MLOps tools like SageMaker, MLFlow, KubeFlow.

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

  • Flexibility to work with teams across different timezones.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud networking and automation (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

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