mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic 2+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Jun 30, 2026
$89,000 – $133,600
USD per year

About this role

Qualcomm is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Diego, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Linux, Testing and roughly 2+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $89,000–$133,600 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Location
San Diego, CA
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
Not sponsored
Posted
Jun 30, 2026
AI Summary
Mid-level hardware engineer collaborating with test teams to develop and execute power and thermal test strategies across Qualcomm chipsets. Collects measurements using power equipment, debugs software issues, and provides characterization data to cross-functional teams. Requires bachelor's degree in engineering and 2+ years of systems test experience.

Job description

from Qualcomm careers

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Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

## Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering

General Summary:

# *** This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.***​

* Work as part of a large test and engineering systems organization which handles test automation infrastructure, test strategy, test plan development and execution & report management in Power and thermal test areas

* Role will include daily collaboration with other test engineers and power ecosystem as well as product engineers.

* Use power measurement equipment to collect measurements for system use cases on test platform

* Test planning and execution of test cases for Power and debugging of SW related issues/problems on all Qualcomm chipset for various HLOS and non-HLOS Subsystems (Android, Windows etc.).

* Execution of functional/features tests for power/thermal SW and power/ thermal characterization/optimization

* Provide test results and characterization/optimization data to cross functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

* 2+ years Systems Test Engineering or related work experience

* Understanding of SW product life cycle and experience with SW test methodologies

* Systems/HW background with a good understanding of microprocessor architecture and common SoC hardware blocks (Interconnects, Display, Graphics, etc.)

* Experience in any operating systems platform testing (Google Android, Windows phone etc)

* Analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills

* High level organization and results documentation

* Passion for learning and intellectual curiosity

* Communication and ability to partner with others

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

* Must be flexible, independent, and self-motivated

* Operating systems concepts - scheduling, memory management and device drivers is a plus

* Thermal/Power test experience on any platform is a plus

* Using debug tools like JTAG debugger, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers is a plus

* Knowledge of Power and Thermal SW features is a plus

* Knowledge/experience of embedded systems is a plus

* Knowledge of Thermal Device Profile is a plus

* Experience with Ubuntu/Linux server OS and related tools is a plus

* Development skills in Python, C/C++ is a plus

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$89,000.00 - $133,600.00

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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