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Qualcomm • Markham, Ontario, Canada
Role & seniority: Senior Staff Software Quality Assurance Engineer (senior/lead level)
Stack/tools: C and Python; Windows, Linux, Android; automated test suites and test automation methodologies; CI/CD; firmware/software quality; experience with SOC environments
Develop comprehensive software/firmware test plans with traceability to feature requirements and full test coverage
Design, implement, and maintain automated tests validating functionality, integration, and system-level performance; conduct manual testing as needed
Contribute to Quality Engineering and Release Engineering processes, support production readiness with customer use cases and diagnostics, and collaborate on bring-up and debugging
6+ years in quality engineering or related field (advanced degrees offset requirements per listing)
Proficiency in C and Python
Experience with Windows, Linux, and Android
Proven track record developing automated test cases for mobile/compute/automotive platforms
Experience supporting production-quality releases in SOC environments
Knowledge of CI/CD and release engineering basics
12+ years of hands-on software test engineering
Strong automation methodologies expertise
Additional asset: formal release engineering/CI/CD pipeline background
Location & work type: Qualcomm Canada ULC, Canada; full-time role (location specified; work-type details not explicitly sta
Company
Qualcomm Canada ULC
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Quality Assurance Engineering
General Summary
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the quality and reliability of Qualcomm’s software and firmware across mobile, compute, and automotive platforms.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 6+ years of Quality Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's Degree in Applied Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 5+ years of Quality Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Applied Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ years of Quality Engineering or related work experience.
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive software/firmware test plans, ensuring traceability to feature requirements and full test coverage. Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites to validate functionality, integration, and system-level performance of Qualcomm products. Conduct manual testing where necessary to evaluate customer experience during installation and deployment of Qualcomm hardware and software. Contribute to the development of Quality Engineering and Release Engineering processes, with a focus on Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Development (CD). Support production-level software readiness by implementing customer use cases, workload models, and collaborating on bring-up, debugging, and diagnostics. Ensure optimal performance and power efficiency of operating systems and customer environments, identifying opportunities for enhancement.
Preferred Qualifications
12+ years of hands-on experience in software test engineering. Strong expertise in software/firmware test automation methodologies. Proficient in programming languages such as C and Python. Extensive experience with operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Android. Proven track record in developing automated test cases for mobile, compute, and/or automotive platforms. Experience supporting production-quality software releases in SOC (System-on-Chip) environments.
Background in release engineering and CI/CD pipelines.
Level Of Responsibility
Works independently with minimal supervision. Provides supervision/guidance to other team members. Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group. Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc. Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions. Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
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