Engineer- Testing
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 27
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm is a technology innovator enabling next-generation experiences and digital transformation for a smarter, connected future. The role sits within the Engineering Group's Systems Test Engineering area, focused on validating embedded software, cloud software, system algorithms, application software, and automation. As a Software Test Engineer, you will design, develop, and modify test cases and test plans, document defects, and collaborate across engineering teams to improve product quality.
What you will do
- Applies software and systems knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, and modify test cases and validate embedded software, cloud software, system algorithms, application software, automation and/or specialized utility programs.
- Designs and implements test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures to identify a failure within a determined area of code.
- Writes tests for complex or new features to ensure functionality.
- Identifies, analyzes, and documents software defects and reports defects to software developers.
- Collaborates with others inside and outside the testing function (e.g., software engineers) to facilitate the debugging and fixing of issues found and to improve the overall quality of the product.
- Develops test case automations and/or scripts to improve productivity.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Test Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Test Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 1+ year of work or academic experience with Software Test or System Test, developing and automating test plans and/or tools (e.g., Source Code Control Systems, Continuous Integration Tools, and Bug Tracking Tools).
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3+ years of Software Test Engineering or related work experience.
- 2+ years of experience with technologies similar to Qualcomm.
- 2+ years of experience with Advanced Development Skills (e.g., Database Management Software, API's, Web Development Tools) and Test Frameworks.
- 1+ years of work or academic experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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