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APT Platform Test Engineer, Senior

Qualcomm Chengdu, China

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Posted Dec 11, 2025Apply by Jun 9, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • IoT Software Platform Test Engineer, Systems Test Engineering (entry to mid level, multiple education paths accepted)
  • Stack/tools

    • Linux/Android knowledge; embedded product software testing

    • Platform components: BSP, Linux Kernel, OTA, OS, System

    • Automation development (preferred)

    • Experience with wearables/robotics/mobile (preferred)

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Conduct IoT software platform testing (BSP, kernel, OTA, OS, concurrency, functionality smoke tests)

    • Platform requirements analysis, design test plans/scenarios, execute tests, triage and track issues; deep technical investigations

    • Improve test progress, quality, and efficiency; perform other test-related tasks as needed

  • Must-have skills

    • BS in Electrical/Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering (or MS/PhD with relevant experience)

    • 2+ years (BS) or 1+ year (MS) of Systems Test Engineering or related experience

    • Linux/Android knowledge; experience with embedded software testing

    • English proficiency (reading/writing); strong learning ability; responsible and collaborative

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Experience with wearables/robotics/mobile platforms

    • Automation development capability

  • Location & work type

    • China (Qualcomm China); full-time role, on-site/work site assumed unless specified otherwise

Full Description

Company

  • Qualcomm China

Job Area

  • Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering

General Summary

  • Tests and modifies general systems-level software/hardware, specialized utility and/or hardware. Interprets wireless specifications. Designs test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. Documents systems-level defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to developers. Identifies, analyzes, troubleshoots, and documents problems with program function, output, or content. Develops testing programs that assess effectiveness of a new system or modification of an existing system.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
  • OR
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
  • OR
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Job Function

  • We are working on IoT software Platform testing, includes BSP, Bus, Peripherals, Linux Kernel, Linux Security, OTA mechanism, OS management, System concurrency and Functionality smoke testing.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for IoT software Platform testing work, can undertake part or all tech area independently.
  • Platform requirements analysis, test plan designation, test execution, issue triage and tracking, technical deep dive.
  • Continuously improve test progress quality and efficiency.
  • Other test related work as required.

Skill Requirements

  • Know Linux/Android knowledge.
  • BS 6+ or MS 3+ experience of embedded products software testing.
  • Experience of Platform (BSP, Linux Kernel, OTA, OS, System) is preferred.
  • Experience of Wearable/Robotics/Mobile is preferred.
  • Capability of automation development is preferred.
  • Strong responsibility and excellent cooperation ability.
  • Be good at learning new technology.
  • Good English skills both in reading and writing.

Education Requirements

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering.
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LinuxAndroidEmbedded Products Software TestingBSPLinux KernelOTAOSSystemWearableRoboticsMobileAutomation DevelopmentTechnical Deep DiveTest Plan DesignationIssue TriageTest Executionmulti-location

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