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Our work enables engineers to deliver high-quality software efficiently while maintaining reliability and scalability across a diverse range of products.\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to help develop and enhance automated test infrastructure and verification systems supporting Qualcomm's AI and embedded software technologies.\nThis is a hands-on technical role for an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, improving engineering productivity, and delivering high-quality testing solutions. You will work closely with software, machine learning, and systems teams to improve automation, increase test coverage, and strengthen product quality across multiple projects.\nThe ideal candidate combines strong Python development skills with experience in test automation, CI/CD systems, and software verification. You are passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable solutions at scale.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, and maintain automated test and verification frameworks for AI, systems, and embedded software products.\nDevelop and enhance Python-based test automation solutions used throughout the software development lifecycle.\nCreate automated test suites to validate functionality, performance, reliability, and regression requirements.\nContribute to the design and improvement of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure, including Jenkins-based automation workflows.\nInvestigate, debug, and resolve software and test infrastructure issues.\nPartner with software, machine learning, and systems engineers to define testing requirements and verification strategies.\nAnalyze test results and quality metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive defect resolution.\nImprove test efficiency, scalability, and maintainability through automation and tooling enhancements.\nParticipate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.\n3+ years of experience in software engineering, test automation, software verification, or related technical roles.\nStrong programming skills in Python.\nExperience with software testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and verification practices.\nExperience working with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent platforms.\nStrong Linux development and debugging experience.\nExperience troubleshooting complex software issues and analyzing root causes.\nKnowledge of software quality, testing principles, and automation best practices.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience developing and maintaining large-scale test automation frameworks.\nKnowledge of embedded software, firmware, device validation, or hardware/software integration testing.\nExperience with machine learning workflows, tooling, or AI software products.\nExperience with Docker, Kubernetes, or container-based development environments.\nFamiliarity with cloud-based development and testing environments.\nExperience developing automation using Python and additional languages such as C or C++.\nExperience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team best practices.\nWhat You'll Bring\nStrong problem-solving and analytical skills.\nA passion for software quality, automation, and engineering excellence.\nAbility to independently own and deliver technical projects.\nExcellent collaboration and communication skills.\nA proactive approach to identifying issues and driving improvements.\nAbility to balance technical depth with practical business and engineering goals.\nDesire to continuously learn and contribute to improvements in tools, processes, and team effectiveness.\nWhere you will be working\nCork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.\nThere's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.\nA gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.\nEqual Opportunities\nWe are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.\nWhat's on Offer\nApart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:\nSalary, stock and performance related bonus\nMaternity/Paternity Leave\nEmployee stock purchase scheme\nMatching pension scheme\nEducation Assistance\nRelocation and immigration support (if needed)\nLife, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance\nSubsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being\nBicycle purchase scheme\nEmployee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.\n*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.\nQualcomm 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  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).\nQualcomm 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.\nTo 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. 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