Staff Software Engineer – Platform Test

Location: San Diego, California, United States of America

Department: Systems Test Engineering

Work Location: onsite

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering

General Summary:

At the core of cutting-edge Snapdragon SoC-powered products, our Platform Team is shaping the future of technology through innovative test content development, advanced automation, and the commercialization of critical software drivers. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that emphasizes flexibility in assignments and precision in execution. We’re looking for passionate technologists ready to make a significant impact and help drive the next wave of innovation.

Skills :

• Strong programming skills in Python, Shell/Bash, Java and C/C++
• Familiarity with compliance suites at OS-level like Redhat, Ubuntu, CentOS and Chip-level like ARM SystemReady, SBSA, BBR is a plus
• Strong understanding of core OS concepts such as memory management, scheduling, NUMA, storage, virtualization, and secure boot.
• Deep understanding of server workloads and performance benchmarking for data center environment
• Deep expertise in software quality principles, ARM-based architectures, Linux systems
• Proven expertise in developing automated test solutions, managing source code repositories, implementing CI workflows, scripting, and building robust test frameworks
• Contributions to open-source software and upstreaming is an advantage
• Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and time management skills.
• Experience with real-world server workloads, performance optimization, and practical deployment scenarios

Key responsibilities:

As a Staff Engineer you will

• Gather requirements and define effective test strategies, including planning and developing new test content, processes, and frameworks.
• Drive technical excellence by setting high standards for test automation, quality, and compliance across projects. 
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team. 
• Influence cross-functional decisions by providing strategic input on test frameworks, methodologies, and best practices. 
• Collaborate with development teams to improve testability and upstream fixes where applicable.
• Incorporate OEM requirements and feedback to enhance test solutions across multiple products, and automate industry standard benchmarks for CPU validation
• Leverage common test methods and frameworks in partnership with technology teams to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Apply creativity and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical challenges and navigate novel circumstances.

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.

Education Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ yearof Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in test/automation development or a related discipline preferred

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$130,600.00 - $195,800.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.  We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).  In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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