Staff Manager – Bluetooth Testing and Automation

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

In short

Wir suchen einen Technischen Manager zur Leitung der Bluetooth-Validierung und Testautomatisierung für Qualcomm-Konnektivitätslösungen. Diese Rolle kombiniert praktische technische Expertise mit Teamführung und Verantwortung für Teststrategie, Ausführung und Release-Qualität über Bluetooth Classic (BR/EDR), Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) und HDT. Sie arbeiten eng mit Entwicklungs- und funktionsübergreifenden Teams zusammen, um qualitativ hochwertige Bluetooth-Funktionen zu liefern.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Bluetooth validation, including test planning, functional and protocol testing, regression execution, and release-readiness assessment.
Translate product and feature requirements into test strategies, coverage plans, priorities, and execution milestones.
Manage validation priorities, resource allocation, and dependencies; communicate progress, quality risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
Provide hands-on technical leadership in debugging Bluetooth issues using protocol traces, network analyzers, and system logs; collaborate with development teams on root-cause analysis and resolution.
Drive test automation and framework enhancements to improve coverage, repeatability, and execution efficiency.
Lead validation of throughput, CPU utilization, battery-current consumption, and Bluetooth certification requirements.
Mentor engineers, review test plans and technical findings, and build team capability in Bluetooth protocols, debugging, and automation.
Maintain disciplined QA processes, clear documentation, and effective cross-functional communication to support customer deliverables.

Requirements

8–12 years of relevant experience in Bluetooth testing and validation, with experience leading technical execution and guiding engineers.
Strong knowledge of Bluetooth BR/EDR, BLE, and HDT, including protocol and feature testing, system-level debugging, and optimization.
Hands-on experience with Bluetooth protocol analyzers such as Frontline and Ellisys, supported by strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Bluetooth profiles including AVRCP, PBAP, A2DP, HFP, OPP, PAN, and A2DP Sink.
Familiarity with Bluetooth 5.0 features and Bluetooth certification testing.
Experience evaluating Bluetooth throughput, CPU utilization, and battery-current consumption.
Strong test automation and framework-development experience using one or more of Python, C++, Perl, Tcl, or shell scripting.
Good understanding of networking concepts and TCP/IP protocols.
Ability to own project requirements independently, prioritize competing needs, and coordinate delivery across teams.
Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and mentoring skills.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
Hands-on BT testing experience.
Experience supporting Bluetooth validation for handsets, wearables, industrial IoT, or voice and music products.
Experience improving validation processes and scaling automation across features or product programs.

Benefits

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
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