Digital Test Engineer

Job Title

Digital Test Engineer

Role Summary

Design and implement test solutions to validate and characterize Qualcomm SoC products during new product introduction and to enable high-volume manufacturing. Work within Product and Test Engineering (PTE) to deliver silicon validation, ATE development, and manufacturing support.

The role collaborates with design, DFT/DFM, packaging, and manufacturing teams and may involve ATE test development, bench validation, and analysis for digital, HSIO, memory, and photonic subsystems.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typical background: 3+ years of hardware engineering or related industry experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain test plans, test programs, and bench procedures for silicon validation and characterization.
• Implement ATE test development and debug (Advantest 93K, Teradyne UFlex/IFlex experience preferred).
• Write and maintain test software and automation scripts (Python, Java, Linux environments).
• Operate and interpret results from lab and production test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum/network analyzers).
• Analyze failures and work with design/DFT to root-cause, improve yield, and implement diagnostics.
• Support manufacturing enablement and high-volume production activities, including test flow optimization and yield analysis.
• Collaborate with packaging and optical teams for 2.5D/3D IC testing and photonic subsystem validation where applicable.
• Use signal-integrity knowledge and transmission-line theory to validate high-speed interfaces.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• 3+ years hardware engineering or related industry experience.
• Proficiency with Python, Java, and Linux for test development and automation.
• Hands-on experience with lab and test equipment: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers.
• Knowledge of signal integrity and transmission-line theory.
• Experience with ATE platforms and test program development (preferred: Advantest 93K, Teradyne UFlex/IFlex).

Nice-to-have / preferred:

• Experience with FPGA programming and embedded software for optical or prototype subsystems.
• Familiarity with active/passive photonic devices and optical communication metrics (OSNR, receiver sensitivity, optical modulation index).
• Experience supporting high-volume semiconductor production and yield management.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; experience applying ML/analytics to test development is a plus.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Optics/Photonics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field. Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Optics is preferred. Equivalent practical experience may be considered.

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.