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# Sr. Staff Engineer, System Level Test

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $162,600 - $244,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Systems Engineering, ARM Architecture, Booting (BIOS), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Perl (Programming Language), GEOS, Python (Programming Language), Perforce, Software Configuration Management, System Testing, Git, System-level Testing, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-staff-engineer-system-level-test-san-diego-ca--dade0acb-e71f-4fa8-a61f-7f60a5fac232

## About the Role

System Test, Systems Engineering, System Test, Peripheral Hardware, Time Management, Wireless Communications, Wireless Protocols/Standards, Wireless Platforms, Fabless, Integrated Circuits (ICs), * Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience., Master''s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience., PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience., * 14+ years in SoC or Electronics Project Management, System Test, Automation, Computer Engineering experience or related work experience.

 * Ability to define and drive product test hardwares design and interface with electronics test board design and simulations team.
 * Ability to lead production test platform road-map and interact with vendors to ensure execution of futuristic platform development as per plan.
 * Ability to define and drive key performance indicator matrices for effective deliverable of team, interaction with other functional groups etc.
 * Background in semiconductor engineering, manufacturing process, wireless standards and a background in the design and test of wireless products.
 * Experience as an engineering lead driving development of test solutions, review/define test requirements and driving customer quality improvement initiatives.
 * Ability to drive teams across GEOs is required.
 * Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills required., * Experience in leading the test engineering team with project ownership.
 * Familiarity with Qualcomm chipsets, ARM architecture, Test Sequencers, Automated Test Equipment (ATE) is a plus.
 * Thorough working knowledge of android architecture, boot process, kernel, coreBSP and android performance
 * Development experience in C# / Java / C++ / Perl / Python
 * Ability to customize software builds, familiarity with Software Configuration Management System (SCM) and tools like Perforce, GIT, or other Source Control SW.

## Description

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