Senior Engineer

Job Posting Date

2025-09-24

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Test Engineering

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Software Test Engineer, you will design, develop, create, and modify test cases and validate embedded software, cloud software, system algorithms, application software, automation, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Software Test Engineers collaborate across various engineering teams and functions to design and implement test plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Level of Responsibility

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).
• Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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