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Senior Software Application Test Engineer, IoT Camera System / Embedded Linux

Qualcomm

On-site
Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Full-time
Senior
Mid Level
3+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 3w ago

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Job description

Qualcomm is hiring a Senior Software Application Test Engineer, IoT Camera System / Embedded Linux — a full-time, based in Hsinchu City, Taiwan role. Apply directly on Qualcomm's careers page below.

Senior Software Application Test Engineer - IoT Camera System / Embedded Linux

Location: Hsinchu City, Taiwan

Department: Software Applications Engineering

Work Location: onsite


Company:

Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

General Summary:

About Qualcomm 

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the Industrial and Embedded IoT space. Our mission is to deliver next-generation experiences that accelerate digital transformation and enable a smarter, more connected world. 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Engineer to support IoT camera customer projects within Qualcomm's Embedded and IoT platform solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for validating and testing IoT camera systems on SoC-based Embedded Linux platforms, ensuring successful customer bring-up and smooth product delivery. 

Responsibilities 

Test Planning and Execution 
Develop and execute test plans and test cases to validate functionality, performance, stability, and compatibility of IoT camera solutions. 

System Validation 
Validate camera system features on Embedded Linux platforms, including image sensors, Image Signal Processor (ISP), encoder, Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), AI features, peripheral drivers (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G/LTE), and related hardware/software integrations. 

Test Automation and Quality Improvement 
Develop and maintain test processes, automation tools, and test reports to improve testing efficiency and product quality. 

Customer Validation Support 
Reproduce and analyze customer-reported issues, support debugging activities, and help ensure project milestones and delivery schedules are achieved. 

Issue Triage and Root Cause Analysis 
Drive issue triage and root cause analysis by analyzing system logs, kernel logs, camera pipeline behavior, and customer-reported failures, and work closely with development teams to support issue closure. 

Test Reporting and Quality Management 
Generate test reports, issue analysis reports, and quality metrics tracking documents to provide visibility into product quality status and risk assessments. 

Basic Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in software testing, system validation, or quality assurance; 6+ years preferred. 

  • Familiarity with Linux and Embedded Linux environments. 

  • Experience testing Camera Systems, Image Sensors, or Multimedia applications. 

  • Ability to read and analyze system logs, kernel logs, and driver logs. 

  • Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Familiarity with IoT Camera, IP Camera, or Edge AI Camera validation processes. 

  • Experience with Software Development Kit (SDK) validation, system validation, or Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT). 

  • Experience developing test automation using Python or Shell scripting. 

  • Familiarity with IQ, AQ, encoder, EIS, and AI feature testing. 

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese. 

Additional Information 

  • Work Location: HNCHU.B 

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with debugging techniques.

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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