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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Engineer, Server System Integration and Debug - **Company:** Qualcomm - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,800.0 - $176,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Information Systems, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Ethernet, Firmware, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Signal Integrity, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Test Data, Scripting, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Information Technology, Server Operating Systems & Platforms - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1a9e534b7aa7935c ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience., Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field., * Proven experience debugging and validating enterprise-class hardware, firmware, and software systems. * Strong understanding of server architectures, AI accelerators or GPU cards, PCIe, networking, and system integration. * Hands-on experience with failure analysis methodologies and root cause investigation. * Proficiency using hardware debug equipment, including oscilloscopes, JTAG tools, and other diagnostic instrumentation. * Familiarity with Linux-based automation environments and scripting. * Hands-on experience working in laboratory environments and performing system bring-up activities. * Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and hardware debug skills in a Linux environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines. * Preferred Skills and Experience * Experience with server manufacturing test, failure analysis, or system qualification. * Experience developing debug and test automation tools using Python or similar scripting languages. * Strong analytical skills with experience processing and interpreting large sets of hardware validation or manufacturing test data. * Experience debugging PCIe, Ethernet, memory, power, or signal integrity issues using protocol or logic analyzers. * Experience supporting rack-scale AI, HPC, or data center platforms. * Experience supporting DevOps and IT infrastructure activities in engineering lab and test environments. ## Description * Drive end-to-end debug activities, including issue triage, root cause analysis, and communication with stakeholders. * Investigate hardware, firmware, and software failures encountered during card, server, rack, and test fixture bring-up. * Gather, analyze, and correlate failure data to identify trends, isolate root causes, and drive corrective actions. * Develop, integrate, and document hardware and software bring-up, validation, and debug processes. * Design and enhance test automation infrastructure to improve debug efficiency, validation coverage, and test stability. * Execute validation plans and debug methodologies for accelerator cards, server platforms, Ethernet, PCIe, and high-speed I/O interfaces. * Create debug tools, test scripts, and diagnostic procedures to accelerate issue reproduction and resolution. * Prioritize and track issue resolution and communicate progress through regular updates on root causes, corrective actions, and overall status. ## Related Videos - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)