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#Sr. Software Engineer – Platform Test

qualcomm
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Mar 2026
💰 $166,900/yr($111,300/yr$166,900/yr)

About the role


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Drive innovation and reliability for Snapdragon SoC-based platforms at scale. As part of the Platform Test team, You’ll focus on test content developmentautomation, and validation of critical platform components such as CPU, Kernel, Performance, CI/CD pipelines, and Linux distributions. This role emphasizes execution excellenceproblem-solving, and independent ownership of tasks with minimal guidance.

Skills

  • Proficient in Python and Shell/Bash scripting; familiarity with Java or C/C++ is a plus.
  • Basic understanding of Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Redhat, CentOS) and OS fundamentals (memory, scheduling, storage, virtualization).
  • Exposure to CI/CD workflows, source code management, and test automation tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Willingness to learn performance benchmarking and optimization techniques.
  • Experience with real-world deployment scenarios is desirable; open-source contributions are a bonus.

Key Responsibilities

As an Engineer, you will:

  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts and integrate them into CI/CD workflows.
  • Execute test plans and validate platform components for performance, stability, and compliance.
  • Enhance existing test frameworks and contribute to automation improvements.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure testability and resolve issues quickly.
  • Automate industry-standard benchmarks and assist in incorporating OEM requirements.
  • Troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver solutions with a focus on efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Education Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • Strong programming foundation in Python and scripting languages.

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