Modem System Test Engineer - 6G​/5G Data and Networking

Job Title

Engineer, Modem System Test

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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Cellular System Test Engineering

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, driving breakthroughs that enable advanced connectivity across mobile, automotive, IoT, compute, and next-generation connected experiences. The Modem System Test team plays a critical role in validating modem features, network behavior, and data performance across Qualcomm's industry-leading modem platforms. We are seeking a motivated engineer to join the Modem System Test (MST) team in San Diego.

In this role, you will contribute to building and validating end-to-end data features, protocols, and system performance across mobile, automotive, IoT, broadband platforms supporting 6G/5G modem, WiFi 7/8, ethernet and related data technologies. You will work across layers of the protocol stack and collaborate closely with cross-functional Software, Systems and Hardware teams to ensure high-quality product readiness for global deployment.

You will be responsible for validating end-to-end functionality and system level performance for modem networking and data protocol features. Core responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute system-level test strategies, methodologies, and test plans for data features and use cases.
• Define key data performance indicators and evaluate system performance, including CPU/NPU performance towards close-end Edge-AI models, and optimize based on data from conducted, radiated, and live 6G/5G network testing.
• Analyze 3
  
  GPP specifications, carrier requirements and customer specifications, translating them into robust validation scenarios and test coverage.
• Perform log analysis, debugging, and root cause investigation of failures across lab and field environments.
• Support feature integration, certification, and commercialization of global products.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of wireline, Ethernet, and wireless data protocols, including RLP, PPP, TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, NAT, 464
  
  XLAT, VLAN, and 802.11ac/ax/ad.
• Knowledge of IP telephony and multimedia protocols such as SIP/SDP, RTP, IMS, and related network security concepts including IPSec, EAP, TLS, and WPA
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• Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, embedded operating systems, object-oriented programming, and core algorithms.
• Exposure to air-interface performance analysis, TCP/IP analysis, packet tracing tools, protocol debugging, and system optimization.
• Programming or scripting experience in one or more languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, or shell scripting on UNIX/Linux/Windows platforms.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their application to digital communications is a plus.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $89,000.00 - $