Senior Product and Test Engineer

Job Title

Senior Product and Test Engineer

Role Summary

Design, develop, and validate production test solutions and test methodologies for new silicon and advanced packaging technologies. Work with cross-functional engineering teams to debug silicon, characterize performance across process and operating conditions, and transition cost-effective test solutions into high-volume manufacturing.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 3+ years of hands-on experience with silicon bring-up, hardware engineering, and high-volume manufacturing. See Education Requirements for alternate degree-based experience options.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Validate and debug new silicon during bring-up.
• Develop ATE hardware and software for production and characterization.
• Characterize device performance across process, temperature, and operating conditions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop test methodologies for advanced packaging technologies.
• Release cost-effective production test solutions into mass production.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience, followed by preferred skills.

• Must-have: Hands-on experience with common test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers).
• Must-have: Experience with silicon bring-up and high-volume manufacturing; practical hardware engineering experience (3+ years typical).
• Preferred: Experience with ATE platforms (e.g., Advantest 93K SOC test systems) and ATE HW/SW development.
• Preferred: Familiarity with DFT techniques and structural tests (Scan/ATPG, JTAG, memory BIST) and CPU testing.
• Preferred: Experience testing advanced package technologies and releasing tests into production.
• Preferred: Software skills: C/C++, Perl, JMP.
• Preferred: Knowledge of VLSI design, semiconductor device physics, processor systems, CMOS, analog and mixed-signal circuits (ADC, DAC, PLL, codecs) and their measurements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field; PhD acceptable. The posting also allows alternate experience paths: Bachelor's + 2+ years hardware engineering experience, Master’s + 1+ year, or PhD. 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.