Sr. Staff Systems Test Engineer

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering

General Summary:

• Lead system-level validation strategy for embedded platforms and APTECH technologies (preferred domain knowledge in one more area- Camera, EVA (Edge Vision AI), Graphics, Multimedia, AI/ML, and Compute).
• Define and execute comprehensive test plans covering functionality, stability, reliability.
• Architect scalable automation frameworks, validation infrastructure, and test methodologies.
• Drive end-to-end product quality from post-silicon enablement through commercialization.
• Lead cross-functional debug and root-cause analysis across hardware, firmware, drivers, middleware, and applications.
• Develop data-driven quality metrics, dashboards, and product readiness indicators.
• Collaborate closely with cross functional Engineering teams.
• Drive shift-left testing, continuous integration, and automation initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple programs and product generations.

• Embedded systems validation and system integration testing.
• One or more APTECH domain expertise:
  • Camera & Imaging
  • EVA / Computer Vision
  • Graphics & GPU
  • Multimedia (Audio, Video, Display)
  • AI/ML and Compute technologies
• Strong software development skills in:
  • Python
  • Go (Golang)
  • C/C++
• Test automation framework development and infrastructure engineering.
• Linux, Android, Windows, and embedded platform validation.
• Data analytics, telemetry, and large-scale validation data processing.
• Root-cause analysis, debugging, and failure triage.
• Software quality methodologies, test strategy development, and risk assessment.

• Technical leadership and organizational influence.
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication and executive-level presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Project prioritization and execution across multiple programs.
• Mentoring, coaching, and team development.

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field. 

•    12+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.