Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems
Test Engineering General Summary:
Tests and modifies general systems-level software/hardware, specialized utility and/or hardware. Interprets wireless specifications. Designs test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. Documents systems-level defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to developers. Identifies, analyzes, troubleshoots, and documents problems with program function, output, or content. Develops testing programs that assess effectiveness of a new system or modification of an existing system.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Focuses and completes work in a timely manner. • Understands basic features of the system. • Collects basic information (e.g., logs, requirements) and identifies common errors related to systems testing. • Collaborates with individuals inside own team to complete the team's work. • Conducts log analyses to identify where an issue has occurred. • Gathers, integrates, and interprets information from a variety of sources in order to troubleshoot issues. • Assists with verifying that proposed solutions to identified issues accurately address and correct the problem. • Detects bugs in the "system under test" and resolves issues using basic debugging approaches. • Adapts to minor changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines. • Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with close supervision. • Communicates feedback about identified feature issues to software and systems teams. • Regularly discusses testing problems with manager and peers to maintain open communication. • Conducts basic field or lab tests as directed by tech leads. • Makes simple decisions as it pertains to basic feature issues associated with systems testing and follows up with tech lead if requirements are unclear/ambiguous. • Communicates with tech leads on a project in order to verify the accuracy as well as adequate running time. • Seeks opinions of others within own team about ways in which a problem can be addressed differently. • Writes functional tests for features to ensure functionality.
Level of Responsibility: • Working under close supervision. • Taking responsibility for own work and making decisions with limited impact; Impact of decisions is readily apparent; errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct). • Using verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area. • Completing most tasks with multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework. • Exercising some creativity to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances. • Using deductive problem solving to solve moderately complex problems; most problems have defined processes of diagnosis/detection; some limited data analysis may be required. The responsibilities of this role do not include: • Financial accountability (e.g., does not involve budgeting responsibility). • Influence over key organizational decisions. • Role in strategic planning. Qualcomm is committed to hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities. Although this role has some expected physical activity, an inability to perform one or more of the listed physical requirements should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. We will work with you throughout the application and onboarding process to provide reasonable accommodations. Examples of expected physical activity include: frequently transporting between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile; frequently transporting and installing equipment up to 5 lbs; performing tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting); monitoring and utilizing computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day; and continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.
Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.
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Pay range:
$83,000.00 - $125,000.00
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!
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