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Staff System Test Engineer on Automotive

Qualcomm Chengdu, Shanghai, China

onsitefull-time
Posted Feb 24, 2026

Role & seniority: Systems Test Engineer (lead on Automotive IVI/ADAS test projects) within Qualcomm China’s Engineering Group.

Stack/tools: Automotive platforms (Linux, Android, QNX, AGL); embedded systems (ARM-Linux, multimedia, camera, AI/QNN, LLM); automation testing (Python, Shell, Perl); test planning, execution, and reporting; cross-team collaboration.

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Lead Automotive IVI test projects; design test plans and test cases with global teams.

  2. Execute functional, performance, and stress tests for IVI/ADAS modules (kernel, platform, multimedia, camera, AI/LLM).

  3. Develop and run automation tests (Python/Shell) and contribute to test framework; coordinate with global teams.

Must-have skills

  • 5+ years hands-on testing in embedded systems (ARM-Linux, Android, QNX, AGL) or equivalent.

  • Proficiency in automation frameworks and scripting (Python, Shell, Perl).

  • Strong English and Chinese communication; ability to explain technical information clearly.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or higher with relevant experience).

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience specifically with Automotive IVI/ADAS platforms and related modules.

  • Familiarity with Linux kernel, Linux Platform, multimedia pipelines, cameras, and AI/ML workflows.

  • Self-driven, initiative-taking, ability to learn quickly; strong collaboration across global teams.

  • Location & work type: Qualcomm China; full-t

Full Description

Company

  • Qualcomm China

Job Area

  • Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering

General Summary

  • Job Overview

As part of the engineering team of Qualcomm China, mainly focus on Automotive IVI/ADAS platform. We are looking for talents who will be responsible for APT IVI and ADAS test on Qualcomm Automotive platform, focus on Linux, Android and QNX system. The candidate will engage in the following areas but not limit to

  • Lead the Automotive IVI related project test and Co-work with global team to design test plan and test cases.

  • Execute test related to functionality, performance, and stress test for IVI/ADAS project, include modules related to Linux kernel, Linux Platform, Multimedia, Camera, AI/QNN, LLM etc.

  • Develop and execute automation test e.g., design Python/Shell automation test

  • Co-work with global team to design test plan and test cases.

  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Familiar with automation test framework and Python, Shell, Perl etc.

  • 5+ years hands-on testing experience in embedded system, such as Arm-Linux, Android, QNX, AGL.

  • Demonstrated self-driven engineer willing to take initiative and operate with minimum guidance. Ability to learn quickly, work hard and have fun.

  • Has communication skills in both English and Chinese, able to understand and explain highly technical information in a clear and concise manner.

  • Education Requirements

  • Required: Bachelor's, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
  • OR
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
  • OR
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
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