Digital Test Engineer, Staff
QualcommJob Title
Digital Test Engineer, Staff
Role Summary
As a Staff Digital Test Engineer on Qualcomm's Hardware Engineering team in Hsinchu City, you will develop and execute tests, characterize and validate digital and high‑speed hardware, and support production bring‑up and yield improvement.
Collaborate with design, verification, validation, software and manufacturing teams to implement test solutions, optimize test time and product quality.
Experience Level
Senior - typically 4+ years of hardware engineering or related test experience.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include test development, characterization, and production support:
- Design, plan, verify, and test electronic and high‑speed systems and test equipment.
- Develop engineering, qualification, characterization and production test programs.
- Integrate features into hardware designs and perform simulations and analysis to optimize power, performance, and area.
- Collaborate with design, verification, validation, software, systems and architecture teams to implement requirements and test solutions.
- Evaluate and develop manufacturing and bring‑up solutions to meet yield, quality and schedule targets.
- Characterize reliability of materials and processes; introduce automation and optimization to improve productivity.
- Assess complex design features for flaws, compatibility or compliance issues.
- Produce clear technical documentation for projects and test procedures.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- Several years of hands-on hardware engineering or test experience.
- Experience with schematic capture and circuit simulation tools.
- Proficiency with hardware measurement instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools).
- Experience with high‑speed SerDes; experience with high‑power devices is desirable.
- Experience writing test programs for engineering, qualification, characterization, or production environments.
- Programming/scripting skills in C/C++, Java, Python or Perl for test automation and data analysis.
- Ability to work independently, make decisions affecting broader teams, and communicate results clearly in writing and verbally.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with automation and yield optimization in manufacturing/test environments.
- Prior work on production bring‑up for leading‑edge silicon processes.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum qualifications specify: Bachelor's degree plus 4+ years experience; Master's degree plus 3+ years experience; PhD plus 2+ years experience. Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
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.
