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Senior Cellular Modem SW Test Engineer

Qualcomm Technologies
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular System Test Engineering

General Summary:

This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the designing, standardizing, implementing, validating and executing complex test methodologies for commercializing the Cellular (or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)) modem as a product or component within a product. Has expertise in the 3GPP WWAN specifications (most notably with LTE and 5GNR), performs end-to-end performance/functional analysis of advanced multi-RAT (Radio Access Technology) cellular modems and optimizes system performance based on analysis of data from lab and/or live networks. Works closely with the other functional groups including modem systems, modem software, modem hardware and modem firmware to characterize, certify and commercialize a cost effective, high capability, high performance modem that meets industry leading quality metrics and customer requirements. Enhances existing integration automations and scripts and develop new automations to optimize turnaround time of source code integration. Debugs modem build failure issues and coordinate with cross functional team to fix any build compilation failures. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.

Will accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field.

Compensation: $107,000.00 - $160,600.00 /year

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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.

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Salary : $107,000 - $160,600

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