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Senior Digital Test Engineer

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In short

Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Digital Test Engineer to develop test solutions for New Product Introduction (Silicon Validation and Characterization) and Manufacturing Enablement of SOC products. The role offers specialization in areas like IP, DFT/DFM, AI/Machine Learning, and adjacent disciplines, requiring a Bachelor's degree, Python, Java, Linux, and experience with common test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Create test solutions in support of New Product Introduction (Silicon Validation and Characterization) and Manufacturing Enablement of Qualcomm Silicon on Chip (SOC) products.
  • Grow and specialize within Digital Test Engineering, including IP, DFT/DFM, AI/Machine Learning, and adjacent disciplines.
  • Collaborate with packaging teams on 2.5D/3D IC testing, Thermal test analysis, PICs, and integrated RF/photonic devices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Optics/Photonics or related field.
  • Knowledge of Python, Java, and Linux.
  • Experience working with common test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers).
  • Knowledge of signal integrity and transmission line theory.
  • 3+ years Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
  • >1-2 years industry experience on Advantest 93K or Teradyne UFlex/IFlex as Product, Test Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer.
  • Applicable Course work: Digital Logic, Computer Architecture, VLSI design, Semi-Conductor Physics, Statistics, Programming Language (C++, JAVA, Python), Digital Communications, Wireless Communications).
  • FGPA programming and embedded SW development for optical subsystem prototyping.
  • Familiar with active and passive photonic devices such as semiconductor lasers, Modulators (MZMs), photodiodes, RF and photonic waveguide-based devices.
  • Understanding of optical communication system metrics such as OSNR, receiver sensitivity, optical modulation index, and optical filtering.
  • Industrial experience supporting high‑volume production of leading‑edge Semiconductor devices and EIC/PIC products.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Master’s or PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering or Optics, Preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
  • Recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.
  • More details about US benefits available at this link.
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

1 week ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

San Diego, United States of America

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral

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