Senior Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · QA & Testing

In short

Qualcomm is looking for a Senior Engineer to perform systems-level software/hardware testing and modification, interpreting wireless specifications and designing test plans. The role involves documenting defects, troubleshooting, and developing testing programs, with a focus on WLAN/BT protocols and programming in C#/C++ or Python.

Responsibilities

Tests and modifies general systems-level software/hardware, specialized utility and/or hardware.
Interprets wireless specifications.
Designs test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
Documents systems-level defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to developers.
Identifies, analyzes, troubleshoots, and documents problems with program function, output, or content.
Develops testing programs that assess effectiveness of a new system or modification of an existing system.
Automates test cases and executes them.
Participates in product design reviews to understand feature design and provide inputs on any gaps.
Working under close supervision.
Taking responsibility for own work and making decisions with limited impact.
Using verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.
Completing most tasks with multiple steps which can be performed in various orders.
Exercising some creativity to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances.
Using deductive problem solving to solve moderately complex problems.
Determines which work tasks are most important for self, avoids distractions, and completes work in a timely manner.
Ability to execute tests in both automated and manual way.
Conducts log analyses to identify where an issue has occurred.
Ability to fix script errors in automation and create automated tests.
Seeks out learning opportunities to increase own knowledge and skill.
Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
Gathers, integrates, and interprets information from a variety of sources in order to troubleshoot issues.
Escalates technical issues to more senior colleagues.
Adapts to minor changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines.
Communicates with project lead via email and direct conversation to provide status and information about impending obstacles.
Provide clear reports on activities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
4 - 6 years of experience with Software Test or System Test, developing and automating test plans, and tools (e.g., Source Code Control Systems, Continuous Integration Tools, and Bug Tracking Tools)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Mandatory to have WLAN & BT protocol knowledge
Good to have any of the scripting/programming language such as C, C#, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Benefits

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process.
Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.
Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.