Wireless Software Engineer

Job Title

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. is seeking an individual for the position in the Engineering Group, specifically within Systems Test Engineering.

General

Summary:

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• Perform system level testing for wireless connectivity products, especially WLAN and Bluetooth.
• Test protocol functionality, end-to-end system behavior, performance, physical layer, and RF features.
• Develop and execute test cases under various operational scenarios.
• Analyze results, debug issues, and provide recommendations.
• Enhance and automate test procedures and analysis tools.
• Work closely with system, software, hardware, and RF engineers to support commercialization and product launches.

Technical

Skills:

• Required:
  
  Background in digital communications, networking knowledge, wireless communications, TCP/IP, strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: WLAN technologies (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), OFDMA and MIMO concepts, test automation experience, WLAN packet/sniffer analysis, programming in Python.

Experience:

• 1 to 2 years of hands-on system testing and debugging experience is considered a plus.
• Experience with WLAN and Bluetooth testing is preferred.
• Experience developing automated test solutions and/or Python programming skills.

Education:

• MSEE (Master's in Electrical Engineering) preferred.
• MSCE (Master's in Computer Engineering) with testing experience is also suitable.

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on diverse assignments.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Typical Qualcomm WLAN System Test Focus Areas:

• WLAN/BT system validation
• Test automation frameworks using Python
• Wireless protocol analysis
• Performance benchmarking
• RF and PHY validation
• End-to-end feature verification
• Competitive analysis and issue triage

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $ - $