Silicon Test Engineer, Staff

Job Title

Silicon Test Engineer, Staff

Role Summary

Member of the Product Development and Test Engineering team responsible for validation, characterization, and release of system-on-chip (SoC) IPs for high-volume manufacturing in advanced FinFET processes. Work closely with IC design, software, systems and operations to enable manufacturability and production test solutions.

Experience Level

Senior engineer. Minimum qualifications specify: Bachelor's +4 years experience, Master's +3 years, or PhD +2 years in relevant hardware engineering or related work.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include silicon bring-up, test development, and enabling high-volume production test.

• Operate and program Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to validate and debug silicon functionality.
• Develop test hardware and software, test vectors and test plans for production.
• Characterize device performance across PVT and corner conditions; analyze data and report results.
• Release cost-effective production test solutions and support manufacturing ramp.
• Collaborate with IC design, verification, systems, software, and operations teams to resolve issues.
• Use and maintain measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, logic analyzers, network analyzers, etc.).
• Document test procedures, results, and provide technical input for yield improvement.
• Perform hands-on setup, transport, and installation of test equipment as required.

Requirements

List below separates core must-have skills from desirable additions.

Must-have:

• 4+ years hardware engineering or related experience (see Education Requirements for degree/experience options).
• Experience with ATE and production test environments; familiarity with Advantest or Teradyne is a plus.
• Practical experience with measurement/test instruments and lab procedures.
• Experience with schematic capture and circuit simulation tools (2+ years noted).
• Programming/scripting experience (Python, C++, embedded/assembly or similar) for test development and automation.
• Ability to analyze large measurement data sets and draw actionable conclusions.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of VLSI/digital design, CPU architecture, ATPG/DFT, memory (SRAM/DRAM), high-speed SerDes.
• Experience with CMOS analog and mixed-signal characterization (ADC, DAC, PLL, LDO, LNA, mixers, PAs).
• Experience with data analysis platforms (JMP, NI tools, Exensio) and domain-specific tools (Rohde & Schwarz).
• Familiarity with microcontroller/ARM/Arduino platforms.

Education Requirements

One of the following: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field plus 4+ years relevant experience; OR Master's degree in those fields plus 3+ years experience; OR PhD in those fields plus 2+ years experience. Preferred qualifications mention Master’s in Electrical, Electronics, Mecatronica, Computer Science or related fields. Equivalent practical experience is acceptable per the minimum qualifications structure.

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.