Software Engineer Platform Test

Company :

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area :

Engineering Group, Engineering Group >

Systems Test Engineering

General Summary :

Drive innovation and reliability for Snapdragon SoC-based platforms at scale. As part of the Platform Test team, You’ll focus on  test content development ,  automation , and  validation  of critical platform components such as  CPU, Kernel, Performance, CI / CD pipelines, and Linux distributions . This role emphasizes  execution excellence ,  problem-solving , and  independent ownership  of tasks with minimal guidance.

Skills

• Proficient in  Python  and  Shell / Bash  scripting; familiarity with  Java  or  C / C++  is a plus.
• Basic understanding of  Linux distributions  (Ubuntu, Redhat, CentOS) and OS fundamentals (memory, scheduling, storage, virtualization).
• Exposure to  CI / CD workflows , source code management, and test automation tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to learn performance benchmarking and optimization techniques.
• Experience with real-world deployment scenarios is desirable; open-source contributions are a bonus.

Key Responsibilities

As an  Engineer , you will :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education Preferred Qualifications

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$89,000.00 - $133,600.00

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