Modem Integration & Test Engineer

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

3d•$89,000 - $133,600

About The Position

As a member of the Modem SW Image Integration & Test (I&T) team, you will be responsible for the integration, validation, and quality of Modem software across multiple subsystems, including RF, NR5G, Data Services, Firmware, upper layers and others. This position demands breadth across the full modem stack — you will be at the intersection of all modem subsystems, ensuring correct and stable software integration before releases reach downstream teams and customers. You will work closely with cross-functional software, systems, and hardware teams to drive image-level integration health, triage failures, and continuously improve test coverage and automation across the 5G/4G modem platform.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Nice To Haves

Masters’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
1–3 years of experience in modem testing, embedded systems, or software validation
Understanding of 5G NR / 4G LTE protocol stack — PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, NAS, Data layers
Familiarity with MPSS subsystem architecture or experience working across multiple modem subsystems (RF, NR5G, Data, MMCP, etc.)
Background in digital communications, signal processing, RF propagation, OFDM, or CDMA
Exposure to commercial test simulators such as Keysight, Anritsu, R&S, or Spirent for wireless product verification
Familiarity with 5G infrastructure vendors (Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, ZTE) and NR call flows
Mobile device test experience with 5G/4G operators or commercial handset OEMs
Exposure to debugging in embedded or system-level environments
Programming/scripting proficiency in Python
Exposure to test automation concepts, CI/CD pipelines, or automation frameworks
Familiarity with Linux/Android development and debugging environments
Awareness of AI/ML-based data analysis, Concepts / tools for log processing, or automated failure triage tools

Responsibilities

Execute integration and software validation of Modem Software (e.g., FR1/FR2, uplink/downlink scenarios)
Develop and execute test cases for functional, regression, and system-level validation
Support software bring-up activities for new platforms and features
Debug and troubleshoot modem software tests and procedures
Analyze modem logs, test results, and failures to assist in root cause identification
Assist in building and maintaining automation scripts and test frameworks
Collaborate with RF, 5G Access Stratum, Firmware , Modem systems and other teams to track and resolve issues
Document test results, issues, and learnings clearly