Staff WLAN Systems Test Engineer

Qualcomm•Santa Clara, CA

10d•$177,513 - $216,600

About The Position

This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of end-to-end system-level testing of Qualcomm WLAN chipsets and software across multiple product verticals. Will own test strategy, execution, defect triage, and automation for one or more functional test horizontals, and collaborate closely with WLAN firmware, host driver, and product teams to ensure high software quality at every milestone. This individual interprets wireless specifications and will lead, define and own test scope, design test plans, scenarios, procedures, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of testing, developing and enhancing test automation scripts using related tools for assigned functional areas (e.g., Functional, Performance, Certification, IOT, Regulatory, Stability). Leads test execution across farm and non-farm environments using internal proprietary automation frameworks. Performs root cause analysis (RCA) on test failures and file/track CRs/JIRAs using a bug tracking system, and report defects to developers. Develops testing programs that assess the effectiveness of a new system or modification of an existing system. Understands basic features of the system, conducts log analyses with team members to identify where an issue has occurred, and document system-level defects to make recommendations on how to address the issue. Collects information (e.g., logs, requirements) and identifies basic patterns/trends related to systems testing. Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with minimal supervision. Determines and prioritizes tasks based on most important for self and junior engineers, avoids distractions, and completes work in a timely manner. Communicates detailed and regular feedback about identified feature issues to software and systems teams. Collaborates with individuals inside their own team and with global teams to complete project work. Resolves straightforward technical issues and escalates to technical leads as necessary. Adapts to significant changes and setbacks to manage pressure and meet deadlines. Gathers, integrates, and interprets information from a variety of sources to troubleshoot issues and find solutions. Contributes to Change-Based Testing (CBT), auto-triage, and zero-touch automation pipelines. Mentors junior engineers and guide test strategy decisions. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.

Requirements

Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field.
Experience in end-to-end system-level testing of WLAN chipsets and software.
Proficiency in test strategy, execution, defect triage, and automation.
Ability to interpret wireless specifications.
Experience in designing test plans, scenarios, and procedures.
Experience in developing and enhancing test automation scripts.
Experience with functional, performance, certification, IOT, regulatory, and stability testing.
Experience leading test execution across farm and non-farm environments.
Experience with internal proprietary automation frameworks.
Experience performing root cause analysis (RCA) on test failures.
Experience filing and tracking CRs/JIRAs using a bug tracking system.
Experience reporting defects to developers.
Ability to develop testing programs to assess system effectiveness.
Understanding of basic system features.
Experience conducting log analyses.
Ability to document system-level defects and make recommendations.
Ability to collect information (e.g., logs, requirements) and identify patterns/trends.
Ability to manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with minimal supervision.
Ability to determine and prioritize tasks.
Ability to communicate detailed and regular feedback.
Ability to collaborate with individuals inside their own team and with global teams.
Ability to resolve straightforward technical issues and escalate as necessary.
Ability to adapt to significant changes and setbacks.
Ability to gather, integrate, and interpret information from a variety of sources.
Experience contributing to Change-Based Testing (CBT), auto-triage, and zero-touch automation pipelines.
Experience mentoring junior engineers.
Ability to guide test strategy decisions.
Ability to act as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.
Ability to communicate and implement a development plan.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, and synthesize ambiguous or conflicting requirements for end-to-end system-level testing of Qualcomm WLAN chipsets and software.
Own test strategy, execution, defect triage, and automation for functional test horizontals.
Collaborate with WLAN firmware, host driver, and product teams to ensure high software quality.
Interpret wireless specifications and lead, define, and own test scope, design test plans, scenarios, and procedures.
Develop and enhance test automation scripts using related tools for assigned functional areas (e.g., Functional, Performance, Certification, IOT, Regulatory, Stability).
Lead test execution across farm and non-farm environments using internal proprietary automation frameworks.
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on test failures and file/track CRs/JIRAs using a bug tracking system.
Report defects to developers.
Develop testing programs that assess the effectiveness of a new system or modification of an existing system.
Conduct log analyses with team members to identify issue occurrences.
Document system-level defects and make recommendations for addressing issues.
Collect information (e.g., logs, requirements) and identify basic patterns/trends related to systems testing.
Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with minimal supervision.
Determine and prioritize tasks based on importance for self and junior engineers.
Communicate detailed and regular feedback about identified feature issues to software and systems teams.
Collaborate with individuals inside their own team and with global teams to complete project work.
Resolve straightforward technical issues and escalate to technical leads as necessary.
Adapt to significant changes and setbacks to manage pressure and meet deadlines.
Gather, integrate, and interpret information from a variety of sources to troubleshoot issues and find solutions.
Contribute to Change-Based Testing (CBT), auto-triage, and zero-touch automation pipelines.
Mentor junior engineers and guide test strategy decisions.
Act as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.
Communicate and implement a development plan.