Sr. Staff Systems Test Engineer
About The Position
As an engineer you will provide technical leadership in defining and executing test validation strategies for next-generation embedded computing platforms and APTECH technologies (one or more areas within Camera, EVA (Edge Vision AI), Graphics, Multimedia, AI/ML, and Compute). You will architect scalable SW stability test plans. validation solutions, automation frameworks, and quality methodologies that enable industry-leading product quality, reliability, and customer experience. The ideal candidate combines deep system-level validation expertise with strong software development skills in Python, Go, and C/C++, enabling the development of next-generation automation infrastructure, intelligent test systems, and data-driven quality solutions across Qualcomm product portfolios.
Requirements
- Embedded systems validation and system integration testing.
- One or more APTECH domain expertise: Camera & Imaging, EVA / Computer Vision, Graphics & GPU, Multimedia (Audio, Video, Display), AI/ML and Compute technologies
- Strong software development skills in: Python, Go (Golang), C/C++
- Test automation framework development and infrastructure engineering.
- Linux, Android, Windows, and embedded platform validation.
- Data analytics, telemetry, and large-scale validation data processing.
- Root-cause analysis, debugging, and failure triage.
- Software quality methodologies, test strategy development, and risk assessment.
- Technical leadership and organizational influence.
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Strong communication and executive-level presentation skills.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
- Project prioritization and execution across multiple programs.
- Mentoring, coaching, and team development.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
- 12+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead system-level validation strategy for embedded platforms and APTECH technologies (preferred domain knowledge in one more area- Camera, EVA (Edge Vision AI), Graphics, Multimedia, AI/ML, and Compute).
- Define and execute comprehensive test plans covering functionality, stability, reliability.
- Architect scalable automation frameworks, validation infrastructure, and test methodologies.
- Drive end-to-end product quality from post-silicon enablement through commercialization.
- Lead cross-functional debug and root-cause analysis across hardware, firmware, drivers, middleware, and applications.
- Develop data-driven quality metrics, dashboards, and product readiness indicators.
- Collaborate closely with cross functional Engineering teams.
- Drive shift-left testing, continuous integration, and automation initiatives.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple programs and product generations.
Benefits
- competitive annual discretionary bonus program
- opportunity for annual RSU grants
- highly competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
