Engineer, Senior

Join the CR&D software team to define and implement the overall testing strategy for a new machine learning program. This involves testing software/firmware features, enabling automated execution and reporting, analyzing bugs, and performing system-level testing using ML frameworks like PyTorch, Caffe2, and TensorFlow. You will collaborate with development and architecture teams to understand accelerator features and deliver production-grade software/firmware, requiring a diverse skill set in testing and automation strategies.

Must Have

• Proficiency with scripting languages like Python and Shell Scripting, and OOP concepts.
• Well-versed with firmware (RTOS) and system-level (Linux) in SOC and/or Server solutions.
• Experience in working with Linux Operating system & C++ Programming Language.
• Experience in bringing up embedded platforms for customers and internal engineering releases.
• Experience with test-driven development solutions like GoogleTest.
• Experience defining test plans/strategy and test automation solutions.
• Strong debugging and analysis skills for root causing complex issues.
• Willingness to work in a high-caliber mixed software/firmware development team.

Good to Have

• Understanding of machine learning concepts and neural network architectures.
• Experience with Lauterbach/T32 & its programming language practice.
• Understanding of key metrics needed for qualifying platform stability for customers.
• Experience working on LLMs, AI Inference platforms.

Perks & Benefits

• World-class health benefit options for employees and dependents.
• Programs to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.
• Self and family resources for emotional/mental strength and resilience.
• Wellbeing programs and resources to support employees to Live+Well and Work+Well.
• Continuous learning and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mentorships.

Job Posting Date

2025-10-14

General Summary:

AI Accelerator— Platform Test

Job Description

You will join the CR&D software team focused on definition and implementation of the overall testing strategy for a new machine learning program. This will include defining test for software/firmware features, enable automated executing and reporting, analysis of bugs and system level testing using popular ML frameworks such as PyTorch, Caffe2, TensorFlow and others. You will work closely with development and architecture team to understand accelerator features and define test plans and solutions needed to deliver production grade software/firmware to the end customer.

You will be collaborating with a variety of internal teams within CR&D as well as with Qualcomm’s commercial division (QCT) covering multiple engineering disciplines including software, systems and hardware. The successful applicant should have a diverse skill set and a strong background in testing and automation strategies.

Required Skills and Aptitudes

• Proficiency with scripting languages— Python, Shell Scripting and OOP concepts.
• Well-versed with firmware (RTOS) and system-level (Linux) in SOC and/or Server solutions
• Experience in working with Linux Operating system & C++ Programming Language
• Experience in bringing up embedded platforms for customers and internal engg releases
• Experience with test-driven development solutions like GoogleTest
• Experience defining tests plans/strategy and test automation solutions
• Strong debugging and analysis skills, for root causing complex issues
• Willingness to work in a high-caliber mixed software/firmware development team

Desirable Skills and Aptitudes

• Understanding of machine learning concepts and neural network architectures.
• Experience with Lauterbach/T32 & its programming language Practice
• Understanding of key metrics needed for qualifying platform stability for customers
• Experience working on LLMs, AI Inference platforms is a plus

Min Experience:

• 3-6 years’ experience in embedded platform test and design
• Master’s or bachelor’s in computer science or Electronics & Communication (or equivalent)

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Perks and Benefits

Health

Qualcomm offers a world-class health benefit option providing world-class coverage to employees and their eligible dependents.

Wealth

Our programs are designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.

Self

Our self and family resources help you build emotional/mental strength and resilience, as well as define your purpose — in life and at work.

Wellbeing

Qualcomm’s wellbeing programs and resources offer support to help employees Live+Well and Work+Well, so they can unlock their full potential at home, at work, and everywhere between.

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