Systems Engineer

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

20d

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts log analyses to identify where an issue has occurred and makes recommendations for how to address the issue.
• Understands basic features of the system.
• 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 which work tasks are 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 own team and with other teams to complete project work.
• Resolves straightforward technical issues and escalates to technical leads as necessary.
• Adapts to significant changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines.
• Gathers, integrates, and interprets information from a variety of sources in order to troubleshoot issues and find solutions.
• Detects bugs in the "system under test" and resolves issues using more advanced debugging approaches.
• Conducts more advanced field or lab tests as directed by tech leads.
• Seeks opinions of others within own team about ways in which a problem can be addressed differently.

Benefits

• competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• opportunity for annual RSU grants
• highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees