Engineer
SunGreenH2
United States · California, USA · San Francisco, CA, USA · Santa Clara, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 21, 2026
Company
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering
General Summary
Bench Test Engineer
Job Overview: This position is for the Product and Test Engineering group at the Connectivity division in Qualcomm. Engineers in this position develop test solutions for characterizing WLAN SOCs. Main responsibilities include defining and executing the development of test methodologies and characterization of WLAN Transceivers (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be/bn), Power Amplifier, PLL, ADC, DAC, High Speed SERDES Interfaces such as PCIe, USB3, MIPI (DSI, CSI), leading edge LP-DDR & PC-DDR Subsystem components (DRAM, DRAM Controller, PHY, IOs, Clocking architecture, Delay circuits, Power Distribution Network) as well as other proprietary interfaces.
Responsibilities include developing and executing characterization plans to optimize design parameters and compliance validation and driving corresponding first silicon bring up & debug. Work closely with different cross functional teams from initial stages of product definition through release of products to the customers. Engineers in this position will also assist in HW design and debug power integrity (PI) and signal integrity (SI) issues related to package and board design.
Preferred Qualifications
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Qualcomm 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.
Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits
$111,300.00 - $166,900.00
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.
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering
General Summary
Bench Test Engineer
Job Overview: This position is for the Product and Test Engineering group at the Connectivity division in Qualcomm. Engineers in this position develop test solutions for characterizing WLAN SOCs. Main responsibilities include defining and executing the development of test methodologies and characterization of WLAN Transceivers (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be/bn), Power Amplifier, PLL, ADC, DAC, High Speed SERDES Interfaces such as PCIe, USB3, MIPI (DSI, CSI), leading edge LP-DDR & PC-DDR Subsystem components (DRAM, DRAM Controller, PHY, IOs, Clocking architecture, Delay circuits, Power Distribution Network) as well as other proprietary interfaces.
Responsibilities include developing and executing characterization plans to optimize design parameters and compliance validation and driving corresponding first silicon bring up & debug. Work closely with different cross functional teams from initial stages of product definition through release of products to the customers. Engineers in this position will also assist in HW design and debug power integrity (PI) and signal integrity (SI) issues related to package and board design.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic familiarity with common lab tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, logic analyzers, and network analyzers.
- Experience with scripting languages- C# and Python.
- Experience in understanding and modifying LabVIEW code.
- Familiarity with cellular standards such as CDMA2000, 1X-EVDO, WCDMA, UMTS, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, or wireless peripheral standards WLAN or other OFDM-based systems, GPS and Bluetooth are desirable
- Familiarity with protocols such as PCIe/USB/MIPI and DDR is desirable
- MS EE or BS EE with minimum (4+ yrs. of industry experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
To 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. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
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.
Qualcomm 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.
Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits
$111,300.00 - $166,900.00
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.