Senior System Level Test Engineer

Job Title

Senior System Level Test Engineer

Role Summary

Member of the System Level Test team responsible for system performance characterization, validation and production screening of Snapdragon SoC-based products. Work spans early silicon bring-up through post-silicon validation, hardware/software integration, and collaboration with software, hardware and production teams.

The role focuses on system-level test development, debugging, test plan execution, and performance characterization across power, thermal and interface subsystems.

Experience Level

Senior — typical experience 4–8 years in system/bench test, hardware-software interaction testing, or related roles.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include developing and executing system-level tests, diagnosing system failures, and supporting production test readiness.

• Lead silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation activities for SoC-based modules and board-level products.
• Develop and execute test plans and test cases for Android-based devices and evaluate system performance under varying voltage, process and thermal conditions.
• Characterize processors, PCIe, graphics, memory, thermal and power performance; run system-level benchmarks and stress tests.
• Perform hardware/software interaction tests and collaborate with software teams to evaluate integrated system behavior.
• Debug and triage system-level failures using Android debugging tools, JTAG (e.g., Lauterbach/Trace32) and other lab equipment; read and interpret hardware schematics and layout files.
• Support production test development, including Gauge R&R, shop-floor support and coordination with OSATs to implement effective production screens.
• Work with cross-functional teams to translate specifications into test plans and ensure test coverage for NPI and HVM.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience required on day one, followed by concise nice-to-have items.

Must-have:

• 4–8 years hands-on experience in system/SW/bench test or HW–SW interaction testing, preferably in mobile devices or microprocessor/ASIC environments.
• Proven experience developing and executing test cases for Android-based devices and strong working knowledge of Android architecture, boot process, kernel, BSP and Android performance.
• Hands-on debug and triage experience with Android debugging tools and/or JTAG (Lauterbach/Trace32).
• Experience characterizing processors, PCIe, graphics, memory, thermal and power performance of ASICs or SoCs.
• Experience with production testing environments, Gauge R&R, shop-floor support and interaction with OSATs.
• Ability to analyze specifications, develop test plans and execute system-level validation; strong analytical and logical reasoning skills.
• Practical ability to read and interpret hardware schematics and layout files; hands-on PCB/module debugging experience.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in Module / SiP / board product testing for NPI or HVM and server product experience.
• Familiarity with characterizing high-speed interfaces (HDMI, Wi‑Fi, PCIe, SATA, HSUSB) and mixed-signal circuits (ADC, DAC, PLL, codecs).
• Experience using oscilloscopes, power supplies, wireless network simulators and other system-level measurement equipment.
• Programming or scripting experience: C#, .NET, C/C++, Perl, Python.
• Experience with source control systems such as Perforce or Git.
• Knowledge of system-level performance benchmarks and stress tests (e.g., Dhrystone, AnTuTu, Monkey Test).
• Self-driven, adaptable, and able to ramp up quickly on test development and validation tasks.

Education Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering or a related technical field. Posting describes multiple acceptable combinations of degree and experience (e.g., Bachelor's + 2+ years, Master’s + 1+ year, or PhD). Related technical degrees or equivalent practical experience also acceptable as indicated in the posting.

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.