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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 20, 2026. Qualcomm scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Qualcomm is an American semiconductor and wireless technology company founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Diego, California. It holds foundational patents in CDMA and the 3G, 4G and 5G cellular standards, licensing them to nearly every handset maker in the world, while its chip division designs the Snapdragon platforms that power a large share of Android smartphones, personal computers, wearables and connected cars. The company has been diversifying away from smartphone dependence into automotive digital cockpit and driver assistance systems, industrial internet of things, and on-device AI processing through its Hexagon and Oryon architectures.

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

Product and Test Engineering (PTE) is looking for a Digital Test Engineers who will create test solutions in support of New Product Introduction (Silicon Validation and Characterization) and Manufacturing Enablement of Qualcomm Silicon on Chip (SOC) products.

The position offers growth/specialization opportunities within Digital Test Engineering:

  • IP: Microprocessors, HSIO, Logic, Memory,

  • DFT/DFM: Yield Management, Diagnostics, Test Time, etc.

  • AI / Machine Learning: SW Development, Algorithmic Models, ATE test development using AI, Analytic reviews with Design and DFT.

  • Adjacent disciplines: Collaborate with packaging teams on 2.5D/3D IC testing, Thermal test analysis, photonic integrated circuits “PICs”, integrated RF/photonic devices, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Optics/Photonics or related field.

  • Knowledge of Python, Java, and Linux.

  • Experience working with common test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers).

  • Knowledge of signal integrity and transmission line theory.

  • 3+ years Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills.

  • >1-2 years industry experience on Advantest 93K or Teradyne UFlex/IFlex as Product, Test Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer.

  • Applicable Course work: Digital Logic, Computer Architecture, VLSI design, Semi-Conductor Physics, Statistics, Programming Language (C++, JAVA, Python), Digital Communications, Wireless Communications).

  • FGPA programming and embedded SW development for optical subsystem prototyping.

  • Familiar with active and passive photonic devices such as semiconductor lasers, Modulators (MZMs), photodiodes, RF and photonic waveguide-based devices.

  • Understanding of optical communication system metrics such as OSNR, receiver sensitivity, optical modulation index, and optical filtering.

  • Industrial experience supporting high-volume production of leading-edge Semiconductor devices and EIC/PIC products

  • Good organizational skills.

  • Master’s or PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering or Optics, Preferred.

Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field. Master's or PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [email protected] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay rangeand Other Compensation & Benefits :

$117,800.00 - $176,600.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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